The MacAlister tartan was certified by the chief in 1845
and they were supported in these pursuits and other military activities by some of the Clan MacColl
Wilsons of Bannockburn were producing it before 1820 - but only under the name of 'Regent'
The territorial designation of this Royal tartan makes it appropriate for use as a district tartan in the town and county of Inverness
Scottish Tartans Society notes: Families with the surname 'Lennox' are usually considered related to Clans Stewart or MacFarlane
MURRAY OF TULLIBARDINE (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'O' The MacAlister tartan was certifiedJames Grant, in his book, 'The Tartans of the Clans of Scotland' (1886) says, "That tartan called the Tullibardine is a red tartan, and was adopted and worn by Charles, the first Earl of Dunmore, second son of the first Marquis of Tullibardine. In 1679 he was lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Grey Dragoons" The same sett is shown in the earlier work of the Smith brothers, 'Authenticated Tartans..' (1850) This is the sett shown in the famous picture of