Nicolson (Lochcarron) tartan
Other sett of Clan Nicolson.
The Register says this is the Lochcarron version of Nicolson, and that its count is very close to one printed in The Highlander, which is undated. It is also close to the main sett above. The 1845 date is the Register's, and the sett's real age is unclear.
Thread count
K/8 R32 G8 R32 K28 SB4 K28 R4 G52 R32 G8 R32 K/8Each letter is a colour and each number a count of threads. The slashes mark the pivots: the pattern runs to the end, then reverses back on itself.
Colours
- K — Black
- R — Red
- G — Green
- SB — Sky Blue
Shades follow the Register's palette for this entry. Woven cloth varies by mill and by colourway.
Get the kilt
When you order a kilt, ask for the tartan by its full name — for example “Nicolson (Lochcarron)” — and say which colourway you want. “Modern” is dark and strong, “ancient” is lighter, “weathered” is muted. The sett is the same in each.
We are choosing retailers we trust and will list them here soon.
Wear the colours
Our own Nicolson range is on its way: the name, the tartan and the motto on a heavyweight tee, a hoodie and a mug. About the shop.
