Pictures of ancient or weathered red kilts anyone?

**Riverkilt** · 17th August 21, 09:13 PM

Ancient Macdonald of Kingsburgh

**Alain MARION** · 18th August 21, 06:10 AM

Thanks RiverKilt!

**McMurdo** · 18th August 21, 07:41 PM

This is the Carolina Tartan a little different red in this one.

**Tomo** · 19th August 21, 01:07 AM

MacFarlane Ancient:

L-R: Ancient, Modern and Weathered:

**Alain MARION** · 19th August 21, 08:45 AM

Thanks for the pics McMurdo and Tomo! In my case, having the option to look at pictures of kilts, as opposed to tartan pictures or even a swatches, is really useful to better appreciate the overall effect of the pattern and colours. Lots of great ancient and weathered kilts out there!

**figheadair** · 19th August 21, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Alain MARION

Lots of great ancient and weathered kilts out there!

And then of course, there are matches to Wilsons' shades c1780, and the even older rural examples.

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**Alain MARION** · 19th August 21, 10:56 AM

Thanks figheadair!

**OC Richard** · 19th August 21, 04:57 PM

MacLean of Duart Weathered has long been a popular tartan for pipe bands, probably due to it having been worn by several-time champion Shotts & Dykehead for many years.

Here you can see how the kilts are pleated. (The tartan looks too orange in this photo, the photo above shows the colours more accurately.)

Drummond of Perth Muted (House of Edgar) is worn by The Los Angeles Scottish and at least one other band.