Robertson tartan woven for HM Government?

[StevieR]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tartan-Fab...item2582277463

Anyone know why "HM Government" would want Robertson Red?

[Grizzly]

No idea mate, but that's plenty for a waistcoat or two. Umm..... Any Robertsons about? Would look dandy with your new kilt.

[Chas]

A couple of thoughts -

The vendor, xsnick, does sell a lot of ex government stock - see his other sales. I have bought from him before and have been quite satisfied with my purchases.

HM Government is a huge conglomerate with many departments. This could easily be a remnant from a set of curtains or upholstery fabric. He gets his stock, almost exclusively, from HMG, so I for one would not doubt him.

[StevieR]

No idea mate, but that's plenty for a waistcoat or two. Umm..... Any Robertsons about? Would look dandy with your new kilt.

Counting down re the kilt. Can't be long now. Don't sleep at night anymore

[Grizzly]

Lol am picking up my Taylor ancient on Sunday. Yours can't be far away.

[TheOfficialBren]

I'm a Robertson in my mum's side. Glad to know this information. Thank you, figheadair.

[figheadair]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tartan-Fab...item2582277463
Anyone know why "HM Government" would want Robertson Red?

It's the regimental tartan of 225 (Scottish) Medical Regiment which when I commanded it was 225 (Highland) Field Ambulance. The Regiment's history goes back to 1739 and the stretcher bearers of the 43rd, later 42nd, Regiment of Foot.

Why Red Robertson? It's worn to honour the WW2 CO who, during the Battle of France, was away on a recce when the regiment along with much of the 51st Highland Division was captured at St. Valerie having been left as the defending screen for the BEF's escape from Dunkirk. Col Robertson, who as a doctor was protected by the Geneva Convention, voluntarily returned to surrender in order that he could command his regiment in captivity where he died in 1942.

[StevieR]

It's the regimental tartan of 225 (Scottish) Medical Regiment which when I commanded it was 225 (Highland) Field Ambulance. The Regiment's history goes back to 1739 and the stretcher bearers of the 43rd, later 42nd, Regiment of Foot.

Why Red Robertson? It's worn to honour the WW2 CO who, during the Battle of France, was away on a recce when the regiment along with much of the 51st Highland Division was captured at St. Valerie having been left as the defending screen for the BEF's escape from Dunkirk. Col Robertson, who as a doctor was protected by the Geneva Convention, voluntarily returned to surrender in order that he could command his regiment in captivity where he died in 1942.

Wow! That's something I didn't know. Cheers.

[Grizzly]

It's the regimental tartan of 225 (Scottish) Medical Regiment which when I commanded it was 225 (Highland) Field Ambulance. The Regiment's history goes back to 1739 and the stretcher bearers of the 43rd, later 42nd, Regiment of Foot.

Why Red Robertson? It's worn to honour the WW2 CO who, during the Battle of France, was away on a recce when the regiment along with much of the 51st Highland Division was captured at St. Valerie having been left as the defending screen for the BEF's escape from Dunkirk. Col Robertson, who as a doctor was protected by the Geneva Convention, voluntarily returned to surrender in order that he could command his regiment in captivity where he died in 1942.

Simply brilliant Peter, that's why this site is such a joy.

[figheadair]

It's the regimental tartan of 225 (Scottish) Medical Regiment which when I commanded it was 225 (Highland) Field Ambulance. The Regiment's history goes back to 1739 and the stretcher bearers of the 43rd, later 42nd, Regiment of Foot.

Why Red Robertson? It's worn to honour the WW2 CO who, during the Battle of France, was away on a recce when the regiment along with much of the 51st Highland Division was captured at St. Valerie having been left as the defending screen for the BEF's escape from Dunkirk. Col Robertson, who as a doctor was protected by the Geneva Convention, voluntarily returned to surrender in order that he could command his regiment in captivity where he died in 1942.

Forgot to mention that in recognition of their origins the Regiment wears the TOS and until c2007 225 (Scottish) Med Regt was the only medical unit in the British Army to do so. More recently 205 Field Hospital adopted the TOS in preference to the Balmoral. All ranks in 225 Med Regt wear a piece of Red Robertson tartan as their capbadge backing.