Edinburgh Dress
A tartan of the Edinburgh family.
Its design is pattern RGBBGBGWKW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
One of several dress tartans by Edinburgh kiltmaker Hugh Macpherson, intended for dancing and informal occasions.
The Edinburgh Dress tartan is recorded as a single sett.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Dress | W/8 K4 W60 G6 DP6 G6 DP14 DB28 G6 R/6 | 274 | 1983 | |
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Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- Edinburgh, dress
Nearest tartans
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