ROBERTSON HUNTING (ANCIENT) - Tartans beginning with 'S' 6th April 2002

6th April 2002

The verdant banks of the famous Helmsdale Salmon River inspires this fascinating blend of complimentary greens

but it can be seen in the Cockburn Collection of the same period as the Highland Society of London sample of the Red and Black (#1504)

The sett is reputedly ancient

At Delgattie Castle

ROBERTSON HUNTING (ANCIENT) - Tartans beginning with 'S' 6th April 2002Sealed as the true clan tartan by the chief in 1816 for the Highland Society of London collection. Thought to be the sett of the kilts for the Loyal Clan Donnachie Volunteers raised in 1803. Scottish Tartans Society notes: Also known as the 'Hunting Robertson'. The sett is reputedly ancient, and resembles the 'Athol Murray', though used only by the Robertsons of the North. The Robertsons claim descent from 'Donnachaidh Reamhair' who led the clan at