MacNichol
Its design is pattern GRGRKBKRGRK — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Documented in the Smiths' 'Authenticated Tartans of the Clans and Families of Scotland', drawing on George Hunter's pre-1822 Highland research.
The MacNichol tartan is recorded as a single sett.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacNichol | K/4 R16 G4 R16 K16 DB2 K8 R4 G24 R16 G/4 | 220 | 1850 | |
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Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- MacNicol/Nicolson
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