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23rd August 09, 04:41 AM
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 Originally Posted by Morris of Heathfield
There's a story that, as Montrose was being led to Edinburgh in rags, a MacNaughton took off his plaid and handed it to him. For this reason he is depicted in the MacNaughton tartan in Drummond's painting. Also, there is a Red Graham (of Montrose) tartan that is almost identical to the MacNaughton tartan.
As a Graham, I am well aware of the story, but thank you for bringing it up here. I do like the Red Graham tartan very much indeed.
Last edited by McMurdo; 23rd August 09 at 05:27 AM.
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