MacBeth
Its design is pattern BGKWKWKGRKRW — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
The MacBeth tartan groups 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBeth ★ | DB/144 Y16 K20 W4 K4 W4 K8 G32 R24 K4 R12 W/4 | 404 | 1856 |
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| MacBeth | DB/36 Y4 K6 W1 K1 W1 K1 G8 R6 K1 R3 W/1 | 101 | — |
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| 2 Variants: MacBeth · MacBeth | |||
| #2 | DB/80 Y8 K6 W4 K6 W4 K6 G20 R12 K4 R8 W/4 | 240 | ~2003 |
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Also known as
This tartan is also recorded under:
- MacBeth #2


