Dalrymple of Castleton
A tartan of the Dalrymple of Castleton family.
Its design is pattern GRGRGKGBWBGRBW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Reconstructed by Don Rankin from a 1720 portrait illustration; sample held in STS collection.
The Dalrymple of Castleton tartan is recorded as a single sett.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalrymple of Castleton | Y/4 Ri30 Y6 R4 Y6 K28 Y4 DB12 W4 DB12 Y4 Ri14 DB20 W/2 | 294 | 1720 | |
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| 2 Variants: Dalrymple, of Castleton · Portrait Tartan | ||||
Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- Dalrymple of Castleton Portrait
- Dalrymple, of Castleton
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