MacCoul
Its design is pattern RRBRGRGRRRBRGRGRRR — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
Documented in Smith brothers' 1850 'Authenticated Tartans', drawing on George Hunter's pre-1822 Highland survey.
The MacCoul tartan groups 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacCoul ★ | R/24 Ri4 R4 DG4 R8 DG4 R8 DP24 Ri12 R4 Ri12 DG24 R24 DG24 R4 DP2 R72 Ri/8 | — | 1850 |
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| MacCoul | Ri/24 R4 Ri4 G4 Ri8 G4 Ri8 DB24 R12 Ri4 R12 G24 Ri24 G24 Ri4 DB2 Ri72 R/8 | 500 | 1850 |
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| 2 Variants: MacCoul · Clan Tartan | |||