MacKenzie
A tartan of Clan MacKenzie. Its design is pattern BKBKBKGKWKGKBKR — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Regimental tartan of the Seaforth Highlanders, raised by MacKenzie, Earl of Seaforth, in 1778.
The MacKenzie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie ★ | DB/24 K4 DB4 K4 DB4 K24 G24 K2 W4 K2 G24 K24 DB24 K2 R/4 | 320 | 1778 |
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| 2 Variants: MacKenzie · Mackenzie | |||
| 1780 (Clan) as 78th | DB/24 K4 DB4 K4 DB4 K24 DG24 K2 W4 K2 DG24 K24 DB24 K2 R/4 | 320 | 1819 |
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| Clan Tartan | DB/24 K4 DB4 K4 DB4 K24 G24 K2 W6 K2 G24 K24 DB24 K2 R/6 | 326 | 1778 |
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Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- MacKenzie Hunting
- MacKenzie, Seaforth
- Mackenzie


