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National Universal Tartan -

A number of tartans are considered UNIVERSAL - ones that anyone can wear, regardless of family traditions. And more recently a considerable number of general tartans have come onto the market, designed for widespead appeal with no particular identity in mind.

There are also an increasing number of groups other than families that have their own tartans. These range from organisations such as football clubs, businesses, or masonic brotherhoods, to localities such as tartans designed for the residents of particular cities, counties, or states.

This is particularly true for example for Irish people, where the tradition has been to wear the tartan for your county of origin rather than for your family as in Scotland.

National Universal Tartan - Universal Scottish tartans include the Black Watch (which was the only tartan allowed in Scotland during the time of the Proscription Act), Hunting Stewart, Scottish National, Scottish National dress, National, Brave Heart Warrior, Pride of Scotland, Flower of Scotland, Caledonian, and even Jacobite, although the latter has specific political connotations.

Unlike heraldry, the use of tartans is not controlled by law, only by good taste and social convention (with the exception of the period of the Proscription Act that banned the wearing of the tartan or any distinctive form of Highland Dress from 1747 to 1782 following the rebellion of 1745 in Scotland.)

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American National -

 

 American National - Tartan designed for all American ex-patriots by Houston Kiltmakers of Paisley (2003).

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Black Gold (Oil Industry) Universal -

Black Gold (Oil Industry) Universal - For the Oil and Gas industry in general but mainly Aberdeen. Designed for the wedding of Andy Grieve.

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Braveheart Warrior Universal -

Braveheart Warrior Universal - For Universal use.

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Crofters -

Crofters - A universal tartan for crofters.

Crofters.org promotes fellowship while researching lifestyles and trades concurrent with the Celtic Peoples from 400 BC until 1746 AD.

Although most members claim Scots, Irish or Welsh ancestry and do Celtic re-enactment, it is our intent to open participation to anyone with an interest in period crafting and entertainment, no matter what his/her ethnicity.

Crofting is a prominent feature of rural parts of the Highlands & Islands, its rich history balanced by its promising future. It is about land use, people and the retention of a unique social, cultural and agricultural heritage.

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Heartlands Universal -

Heartlands Universal - Produced for MacGregor & MacDuff, Glasgow. The design is based on the Melville Tartan.

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Highland Mist Universal -

Highland Mist Universal - A beautiful tartan designed exclusively for Harrison's Kilt and Dress Hire in Hamilton, Scotland.

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Highlander Highland Laddie Kilts Universal -

 

 Highlander Highland Laddie Kilts Universal - Family business selling Highland outfits and accessories in Edinburgh.

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Ireland's National -

Ireland's National - Created for Irish surnames and Universal use.

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Irish America Universal -

Irish America Universal - Designed for Gaelic Themes for Irish Americans.

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Irish National Trade Universal Tartan -

Irish National Trade Universal Tartan - Designed for ex-pat Irish.

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Italian American Universal -

Italian American Universal - Designed for the use of Italians within the Scottish diaspora.

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Jacobite Universal Tartan -

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Jacobite Universal Tartan - Jacobite tartans have been known since the Union of the Parliaments in 1707. It was worn by participants in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715 and is historically associated with the Scots national identity. It is often worn by persons with no clan connection as an alternative to a District tartan.

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Justus International Universal (German Heritage) -

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Justus International Universal (German Heritage) - suggested that this can be used by all of German nationality.

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Laidlaw's Highland Drovers Universal -

Laidlaw's Highland Drovers Universal - The background blue is a Ranger's Blue

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Monarch of the Glen Universal -

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Monarch of the Glen Universal - One of the most striking tartans in the collection, this Universal tartan may be used by anyone.

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Predator Blue Universal -

Predator Blue Universal - For Universal unrestricted use.

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Predator Green Universal -

Predator Green Universal - For Universal unrestricted use.

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Predator Red Universal -

Predator Red Universal - For Universal unrestricted use.

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Pride of Glencoe Universal -

Pride of Glencoe Universal - Developed for Gilt Edged Highland Wear of Glasgow

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Pride of Scotland -

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Pride of Scotland - This tartan was created for all who aspire to an association with Scotland and might not have a clan or family connection that would enable them to wear a tartan of their own.

It is one of the most distinctive tartan designs in our library.

The colours represent:- Blue and White for Saltire. Purple and Green for the hills.

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Prince of Wales Universal -

Prince of Wales Universal - Created as a Universal tartan and as a trade design.

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S.C.O.T.S.U.S.A. -

S.C.O.T.S.U.S.A. - Based on the Earl of St Andrews tartan. S.C.O.T.S. is a U.S. nationwide network of travel agents promoting tourism in Scotland.

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Scottish American Universal -

Scottish American Universal - For Scottish-American Universal use.

A tartan supplied with a crest and highlandwear by Gaelic Themes Limited of Glasgow.

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Scottish Heather Universal -

Scottish Heather Universal - For Universal use.

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Scottish Highlander -

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Scottish Highlander - Based on the Grampian tartan with Highland colors of heathers and thistles.

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Scottish Pride -

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Scottish Pride - Sold as a Universal Tartan by Lochcarron Weavers.

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Scottish Watch Universal -

Scottish Watch Universal - Designed for persons without a tartan in connection with a Society to forward Scottish culture founded by Lt.Col Ritchie of Glenborrowdale Castle.

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Stone of Destiny Universal -

Stone of Destiny Universal - Produced for Macnaughtons of Pitlochry on the return of the Stone of Destiny from Westminster.

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Scozia -

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Scozia - Produced for Scottish Italians without tartans for their names.

A visually striking tartan design that looks beautiful with the white text against the background.

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Survivor Universal -

Survivor Universal - An unrestricted, universal tartan.

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The Great Scot Universal -

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The Great Scot Universal - For Universal use.

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The Tartan of Celts (Irish Heritage) Universal -

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The Tartan of Celts (Celtic Heritage) Universal - A univeral tartan for those of Celtic heritage.

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Thistle Dubh (This'll do) Universal -

Thistle Dubh (This'll do) Universal - Geoffrey (Tailor) Highland Crafts Limited created this tartan for their hire trade. This design was selected with the words "This will do" and so the play on words was established resulting in its name.

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