MACRAE (ANCIENT) - Tartans beginning with 'J' describes the figure as wearing

describes the figure as wearing the 'regimental' tartan with a red line to distinguish the philabeg from the belted plaid

"belongs rather to mythology than to history

This sett is often called the 'Blue' MacKay

The tartan is widely available today but no details of its origin can be found

MACRAE (ANCIENT) - Tartans beginning with 'J' describes the figure as wearingPattern 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."