MACCOLL (ANCIENT) Choose:By the metre Pattern from the manuscript of

Pattern from the manuscript of William and Andrew Smith's 'Authenticated Tartans of the Clans and Families of Scotland'

The Mathesons were involved with other clans who settled in Lochalsh

Note: This tartan is currently on a weaving schedule due to finish mid-February 2024

Also known as Thompson Red

MACCOLL (ANCIENT) Choose:By the metre Pattern from the manuscript ofThe MacColl tartan was produced by Wilson's of Bannockburn in 1797 under the name of 'Bruce', later known as 'Old Bruce'. The MacColls are a branch of the Clan Donald who settled around Loch Fyne. Some of the clan living in the Ballachulish area took protection from the Stewart of Appin. There is a strong similarity in the pattern structure of the 'Appin' and the MacColl tartans.