Robertson tartan
Clan tartan of Clan Robertson.
The red Robertson, recorded by Wilsons of Bannockburn in 1819. W. & A. Smith wrote in 1850 that it 'has always been known as The Robertson'. The Register notes that Wilsons' version used purple where James Logan recorded blue in 1831.
Thread count
R/6 G6 R70 DB6 R6 G70 R6 DB70 R6 DB6 R70 G6 R/6Each 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
- R — Red
- G — Green
- DB — Dark 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 “Robertson” — and say which colourway you want. “Modern” is dark and strong, “ancient” is lighter, “weathered” is muted. The sett is the same in each.
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Wear the colours
Our own Robertson range is on its way: the name, the tartan and the motto on a heavyweight tee, a hoodie and a mug. About the shop.
