MacDonald of Clanranald (1914)

[figheadair]

In recent correspondence Clanranald confirmed he and his family wear the red sett "more by dint of having been given a kilt and Plaid by the Edinburgh ClanDonald Society than by any research down to me". This then appears to be the basis for the modern attribution of the tartan as the Chief's sett.

It's a lovely sett, exactly how old is impossible to tell without finding the plaid quoted by MacKay but there is no historical or etiqutte reasons why it should not be worn by anyone that wishes to.

[figheadair]

I'm working on the outline paper that will pull together what is known about this sett.

[Nathan]

I can't wait to read it, Peter. I'm sure it will be illuminating as always.

Nathan

[David Dubh]

I find this fascinating as i wear MacDonald tartans also
David

[figheadair]

I can't wait to read it, Peter. I'm sure it will be illuminating as always.

Nathan

Here you go - MacDonald of Clanranald (Full Dress). Very much an interim paper based on available information. I still hope to track down the original plaid.

One interesting discovery in writing the paper was that MacKay's book was published in 1924 not 1914 as always quoted. I presume that someone, quite possible D. C. Stewart, got it wrong and we've all blindly followed the date. The details are unambiguous.

[Domehead]

Again and as always, thank you very much for your studiousness and effort.
Ryan

[Stitchwiz]

Thank you, Peter. As always, you are meticulous in your work. Keep us in the loop, we learn every day from you.

My husband was surprised and delighted to see that you had handwoven the reconstruction of the red Clanranald. His comment: "Peter can do it anything when it comes to tartan!"

[Nathan]

Well done, Peter. I hope some day the old Waternish plaid gets into your hands as I'm sure it would unlock the many secrets you laid out in your introductory paragraphs. Good bit of scholarship, that.