Quote Originally Posted by MacKenzie View Post
One has to wonder if these darker, natural, earthy tones persisted through the mid-18th century and beyond. And, even though the brighter colors were available, were preferred/favored by some just as the reproduction/weathered tartans are today.
Simple answer is we just don't know but one has to bear in mind the context in which such comments were written. The quote from the bishop could be read as being disparaging of the nasty Highlander who was always up to no good and could not be trusted.