MacNiven
Its design is pattern GGBBWBWBW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Based partly on MacNaughton, of whom MacNivens are a sept; accredited by the Scottish Tartans Society in 1988.
The MacNiven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacNiven ★ | DG/36 G4 DB10 DR90 LB6 DB36 LB6 DR16 LBi/4 | — | 1988 |
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| Family Tartan | DG/18 G2 DB5 R45 DBi3 DB18 DBi3 R5 W/2 | — | 1986 |
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| MacNiven | G/18 B2 DB5 R45 DBi3 DB18 DBi3 R5 W/2 | — | — |
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