MACRAE (MODERN) GENERAL 1845) in a drawing of

1845) in a drawing of Farquhar Shaw of the Black Watch

Stewart thought this took place about the time of the Union (1707)

One documented claim states that this was designed by David Thomas - one time director of the Strathmore Woollen Co

The sett is reputedly ancient

provide a definitive source for the Baillie tartan

MACRAE (MODERN) GENERAL 1845) in a drawing ofPattern from the manuscript of William and Andrew Smith's 'Authenticated Tartans of the Clans and Families of Scotland'. The Smith's sources included the findings of George Hunter, who toured the Highlands in search of old tartans prior to 1822. Smiths' entry reads "Our specimen . . . besides being approved by the manufacturers and dealers, has had the concurrence of a gentleman of the name, who has bestowed a good deal of attention on Clan matters."