Borthwick
Its design is pattern GKRKBKBKR — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Border family of Celtic origin; chiefs built Borthwick Castle, Midlothian, in the 14th century.
The Borthwick tartan groups 3 setts — the same named design recorded as different cloths (its kilt, Carpet, Child's…, or a transcription apart). The master sett (★) is the exemplar.
| Sett | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borthwick ★ | G/24 K4 R24 K6 N24 K32 N24 K6 R/12 | 276 | 1951 |
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| (Clan) | G/34 K2 DR32 K4 N28 K38 N28 K4 DR/12 | 318 | — |
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| Borthwick | G/34 K2 R32 K4 N28 K38 N28 K4 R/12 | 318 | — |
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| 2 Variants: Borthwick · Borthwick | |||
Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- Borthwick Hunting