Quote Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende View Post
When I looked up the Kerr Shepherd's Plaid on the Scottish Register of Tartans, they had this to say about it:



Now what makes one clan entitled to a plaid over another? And what exactly is a border plaid, and why is it different than (I guess) a tartan?

Regards,
Rex.
A sheperd's plaid is a small check, usually only two colours, rather than a large multi-colour sett. Perhaps they just mean it looks distinctive? Such a pattern was historically worn just over the border on the English side also, although not necessarily in the form of a kilt.