MacLeod of Lewis

[ScottEPooh]

So, this may seem like an unusual question, but is there a weaving of the MacLeod of Lewis tartan that isn't quite as "loud"? Or perhaps an ancient or hunting version that I am unaware of?

[Jock Scot]

The short answer is no.You can have very loud(modern),loud(ancient),and not quite so loud(muted/weathered).

[george7]

There are McLeod of Harris Hunting (Modern/Ancient/Muted) and McLeod Red. Not the McLeod of Lewis, though.

Some Reference: http://www.lindaclifford.com/MacLeod.html

[Jock Scot]

I think that there are about a dozen MacLeod tartans to choose from,without going down the modern,ancient,weathered route.Only the 3 choices of MacLeod of Lewes(aka MacLeod dress) though.Loud,loud and loud!

[Splash_4]

I seem to recall from the swatch book at the tartans museum a Macleon of Lewis that had the bright yellow drop to a very nice muted gold. I wish I could remember the name though.

[sirdaniel1975]

From the Appalachian Highland Games 2006:





I think it's a beautiful tartan that should be worn with pride!

[fluter]

I think it's a beautiful tartan that should be worn with pride!

We can all agree on that! But consider the MacLeod of Lewis, Dress Mtd in House of Edgar's medium weight Old and Rare line, as well as the Lochcarron Strome ancient and weathered. Methinks a swatch order would be wise!

[Panache]

...is there a weaving of the MacLeod of Lewis tartan that isn't quite as "loud"? Or perhaps an ancient or hunting version that I am unaware of?

With Loud Mcleod it is simply "Do or Do Not"

Cheers

Jamie

[McFarkus]

I have a MacLeod of Harris kilt and it's pretty bright too (although blue predominates instead of yellow)