Bruce Old
A tartan of Clan Bruce. Its design is pattern GRGRBRBRBRGRBR — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Documented in an 1797 Wilson's of Bannockburn order for '50 Ells Bruce sett'; predates the later 'new' sett.
The Bruce Old tartan groups 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Old ★ | R/45 DB4 R4 G48 R4 DB4 R4 DB15 R4 DB4 R40 G4 R4 G/30 | 353 | — |
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| Clan Tartan | R/45 DP4 R4 G48 R4 DP4 R4 DP15 R4 DP4 R40 G4 R4 G/30 | 353 | 1797 |
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Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- Bruce, Old

