The stories behind seven of the most popular tartans

[figheadair]

When I click on that Scotsman link the text in the body of the article is blacked out. I suppose they want me to do something or pay something?

I wonder what seven tartans are listed

Richard, it must be an overseas thing, the link works fine here.

1. Royal Stewart (Agreed)

2. Black Watch (Agreed)

3. MacQueen (Apparently because Alexander McQeen the fashion designer used it!)

4. MacLeod (the Loud MacLeod, I guess because it's popular in the fashion industry)

5. Balmoral (How under any criterion is this one the list?)

6. Fraser (VS sett)

7. Bruce of Kinnaird (What!)

The authors have a fashion background and that was the basis behind the book. They did engage with the STA and we corrected some of the most obvious errors but had no input in this list. I find it infuriating that people like this can come up with an idea, get backing for it and produce a good quality book when I can t find the backing or interest to publish event a fraction of my research. Rant over.