Tartan genealogy

[figheadair]

This question goes to the heart of the pre-Proscription, pre-Clan tartan question. Because little was written regarding that aspect of Highland culture there has been a huge amount of speculation often without any attempt to prove theories or reference them to actual examples.

The paper that I'm working on will deal with a lot is the issues raised in the OP. I thought that I could keep it simple but in order to set the scene I've had to deal with how we got to where we are and look at the evidence before citing a true example of a district/regional sett style.

It's going to take me a month to complete as I need to re-photograph one of the pieces in better light but I'm sure that there's a lot that can be discussed in the mean time.