MacDonald of Glenaladale
A tartan of the MacDonald of Glenaladale family.
Its design is pattern BWRBRWRGRBW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Said to have belonged to Alexander MacDonald of Glenaladale at Culloden; taken to Canada on emigration in 1772.
The MacDonald of Glenaladale tartan is recorded as a single sett.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacDonald of Glenaladale | DB/3 LB1 R30 DB32 R3 W1 R3 G23 R31 DB3 W/1 | 258 | ~1745 | |
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This tartan is also recorded under:
- MacDonald of Glenaladale Artifact
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