What Colour is the Hamilton tartan?
Hamilton Green
The Hamilton Green (Hunting) tartan colours are dark green, navy blue and white. This is the main Hamilton Hunting tartan, although the ancient version with its lighter shades is virtually as popular.
How can I trace my tartan?
To find your clan or family tartan, simply enter your surname or clan into our Family Finder. You’ll be provided with a list of potential names to choose from. By clicking on a name, you’ll be brought to a dedicated page where you’ll be able to explore a range of tartans and products specific to that clan or family.
What do the colors in a tartan mean?
Today, the colours identify religion as red and green tartans represent Catholics and the blue represents Protestants. The divide is important in Scotland as one can identify people’s religion by what colour tartan is worn.
Who can wear tartan?
A universal tartan is one which anyone can wear, without offending anyone. This view has changed dramatically over the past 50 years and in fact when you wear a clan tartan, it is now seen as a sign of respect and friendship towards the family/clan.
What colour is the Stewart tartan?
The scarlet red tartan is one of the best known tartans in the world, however there are also many other variations and if red is not your colour this same sett is available in black, blue, camel and the dress variation which is predominantly white.
How many colors are in a tartan?
With four ways of presenting the hues in the tartan—”modern”, “ancient”, “weathered”, and “muted” colours—there are thus about 14,000 recognised tartan variations from which to choose. The 7,000 figure above includes many of these variations counted as though they were different tartans.
What do kilts represent?
Kilts have deep cultural and historical roots in Scotland. They’re a time-honored symbol of patriotism and they are carefully stored between wearings. 2. The word ‘kilt’ is a derivation of the ancient Norse word, kjilt, meaning ‘pleated,’ and it refers to clothing that is tucked up and around the body.