GALBRAITH (MODERN) - Tartans beginning with 'F' before his capture by Government

before his capture by Government forces

Both Skenes and Robertsons lived in the Mar District

The Gows or MacGowans were associated with the MacDonalds and the Clan Chattan

The origin of this tartan is uncertain and it is generally accepted as a district tartan

GALBRAITH (MODERN) - Tartans beginning with 'F' before his capture by GovernmentTartan also shared with Hunter, Mitchell and Russell. It appears in the Highland Society of London collection as Galbraith, in a mid 19th century list as Russell. Also marketed in 20th century as Hunter, and ca. 1950 acquired the name Mitchell when adopted by the U. S. Air Force Pipe Band and renamed in honour of General Billy Mitchell. It is the same as Ferguson of Balquhidder with the green stripe on blue changed to white.