MATHESON RED (ANCIENT) - Tartans beginning with 'R' the islands of St Kilda

the islands of St Kilda occupy  and almost mythical place in the Scot's soul

MacAulay or Cummin

and resembles the 'Athol Murray'

from which she knitted the accompanying hose when a girl at the turn of the last century

Scottish Tartans Society notes say that it may be derived from the tartan worn by the MacFees who also had a close association with Lochaber

MATHESON RED (ANCIENT) - Tartans beginning with 'R' the islands of St KildaThe Mathesons were involved with other clans who settled in Lochalsh, and in particular with the MacDonells of Glengarry and the MacKenzies of Kintail. The tartan has a design structure which relates to the Glengarry which dates at least to c. 1816 when a sample was certified by the chief. Note: This cloth is on a weaving schedule due to be completed beginning of February 2024.