Tartan Doublets

[Jack Daw]

The actual name of the first tartan is The MacGregor Red and Black. According to our clan chief, Sir Malcolm MacGregor, the tartan was adopted by the clan in 1603. Rob Roy was from the Glengyle section of the clan. After the success of Sir Walter Scott's book, Rob Roy, and the romance that became associated with the Highlands and the clans, Rob's name was attached to the tartan is what was nothing more than a marketing ploy of the time.

Matt Newsome of the Scottish Tartans Museum could probably do that for you.

Ah, very good. Thanks to you and Scotus for the correct info. From now on, I will refer to it correctly as the 'Red and Black MacG'. My prior reference to it as the 'Rob Roy' originated from another MacG. Although I am not a MacGregor, I have a flannel shirt and an 1830's period waistcoat in this tartan, not to mention diced hose. I also wear the Red and Green MacG for piping.

[fluter]

From now on, I will refer to it correctly as the 'Red and Black MacG'. ... I also wear the Red and Green MacG for piping.

Wear it in good health!

Just to complete the set, try to avoid the term "MacGregor Hunting" (at least in Sir Malcolm's presence). It is MacGregor of Cardney. There is a neat story about its origin cited farther down the page from Matt's blog; or on the tartan page linked from http://clangregor.org/

[English Bloke]

I'd be leaving them hanging on the back of the door I'm afraid. Goodness they ARE busy outfits. Superb craftsmanship agreed, but crikey!!