What tartan is the Argyll wearing?

**BoldHighlander** · 10th November 10, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by figheadair

Nothing per se but as I had access to a couple of C18th pieces with MacGregor associations both the head of costume and I wanted Rob Roy in something historically correct. The same costume girl worked on Last of the last of the Mohicans and The Last Emporer.

Unfortnately the Director thought anything with pink (light red) wasn't manly enough. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story!

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

I'm sure there is no reason to guess as Figheadair is the designer and producer of it, and would likely be able to reproduce it exactly

But when I first saw it, it reminded me a lot of Lochcarron's Holyrood Golden Jubilee tartan.

What I'd like to see is the C18th pieces that the director rejected.

Is that possible Peter?

**figheadair** · 11th November 10, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

I'm sure there is no reason to guess as Figheadair is the designer and producer of it, and would likely be able to reproduce it exactly

But when I first saw it, it reminded me a lot of Lochcarron's Holyrood Golden Jubilee tartan.

Artificer's reconstruction is pretty accurate. The mustard was actually an olive green produced with heather (y) and indigo (b).

**figheadair** · 11th November 10, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

What I'd like to see is the C18th pieces that the director rejected.

Is that possible Peter?

I can certainly readily lay my hands on one. I'd prefer to publish it as a paper/article. I'll see if I can get it done this week.

**Mike_Oettle** · 12th November 10, 10:48 AM

It’s a great tartan, Peter. I’d love to see the article when it’s ready.
Regards,
Mike

**Morris at Heathfield** · 20th November 10, 06:57 AM

#450, I presume?

**figheadair** · 20th November 10, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Morris at Heathfield

#450, I presume?

Correct.

**Kiltedbiker** · 28th November 10, 01:33 PM

What was the tartan used for Rob Roy's kilt.

**figheadair** · 28th November 10, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by Kiltedbiker

What was the tartan used for Rob Roy's kilt.

It was a special weave/design commissioned by the film complany from mill on Mull.

**Morris at Heathfield** · 29th November 10, 05:38 PM

The Scottish Register of Tartans and the Scottish Tartans Authority both have this tartan listed as "Rob Roy (Film)", but with different colors. The tartan on the SRT's web site is gray, green, and a sort of magenta. The tartan on the STA's web site is gray, green, and a light brownish color. Going by the picture on this page, I'd say the third color is actually a chestnut color.