Rothesay
A tartan of the Rothesay family.
Its design is pattern GBYKGYG — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.
First appeared in the Vestiarium Scoticum (1842) as "Prince of Rothesay"; once a Royal tartan worn by Edward VII as a child.
The Rothesay tartan is recorded as a single sett.
| Sett | ΔTartan | Thread count | Threads | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay | G/8 N24 LO4 K20 Y20 LO6 Y/4 | 160 | 2002 | |
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