the colourful world of tartan
The history of Clan Gregor tartans dates back centuries, featuring iconic patterns like the red-and-black Rob Roy design from the late 1600s and the vivid Red and Green standard registered around 1810.
MacGregor Red and Green: The primary clan tartan featuring bold red and green with black accents, registered with the Highland Society of London around 1810 for court wear
Rob Roy (Red and Black): A simple red-and-black check pattern dating to the late 17th century. It was worn during the 1745 Jacobite rising and famously associated with folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor, though it is open to all rather than restricted as a chief's pattern.
MacGregor of Glengyle: An older sett originating around 1750, historically linked to the Glengyle branch and Deeside MacGregors.
MacGregor of Cardney: Designed around 1930 by Alasdair MacGregor of Cardney using traditional vegetable dyes; often sold as a hunting variant.
MacGregor Dance tartans approved strictly for competitive Highland games dancers
MacGregor Red and Green: The primary clan tartan featuring bold red and green with black accents, registered with the Highland Society of London around 1810 for court wear
Rob Roy (Red and Black): A simple red-and-black check pattern dating to the late 17th century. It was worn during the 1745 Jacobite rising and famously associated with folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor, though it is open to all rather than restricted as a chief's pattern.
MacGregor of Glengyle: An older sett originating around 1750, historically linked to the Glengyle branch and Deeside MacGregors.
MacGregor of Cardney: Designed around 1930 by Alasdair MacGregor of Cardney using traditional vegetable dyes; often sold as a hunting variant.
MacGregor Dance tartans approved strictly for competitive Highland games dancers