Erskine
Its design is pattern BWBWBW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
One of several dress tartans by Edinburgh kiltmaker Hugh Macpherson, white substituted for a ground colour for dancing.
The Erskine tartan groups 4 setts — the same named design recorded as different cloths (its kilt, Carpet, Child's…, or a transcription apart). The master sett (★) is the exemplar.
| Sett | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erskine ★ | DB/12 W4 DB58 W58 DB4 W/12 | 272 | 1980 |
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| Purple (Dance) | DP/12 W6 DP54 W54 DP6 W/12 | 264 | 1980 |
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| Purple (Dance) Fashion Tartan | DP/12 W4 DP58 W58 DP4 W/12 | 272 | 1980 |
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| Grey | N/12 LB4 N50 LB50 N4 LB/12 | 240 | — |
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Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- Erskine Blue
- Erskine Purple
- Erskine Royal Blue Dress
- Erskine, Blue
- Erskine, Grey
- Erskine, Purple
- Erskine, dress



