MacDonald of Clanranald (1914)

**figheadair** · 12th January 15, 12:18 PM

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

**Nathan** · 12th January 15, 02:56 PM

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

Nathan

**David Dubh** · 12th January 15, 04:44 PM

I find this fascinating as i wear MacDonald tartans also
David

**figheadair** · 25th January 15, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

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.

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**Domehead** · 25th January 15, 01:33 PM

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

**Stitchwiz** · 25th January 15, 06:57 PM

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** · 26th January 15, 07:38 AM

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.