Scott, Sir Walter
A tartan of Clan Scott.
Its design is pattern RWBWKWKW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Designed by Sir Walter Scott in 1822 for his private use as a Lowland shepherd's plaid.
The Scott, Sir Walter tartan is recorded as a single sett.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott, Sir Walter | W/8 K8 W8 K8 W8 DB6 W4 R/4 | 96 | 1971 | |
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Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- Scott, Sir Walter #2
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