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Page created 10 August 2001. Corrected and updated 01.09.2004
 
 

Military Tartans:

Murray of Atholl

[WR 2078]

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     "Murray of Atholl", or "green Murray" probably originated ca. 1777 as the government sett differenced with two red overstripes for the 77th Highlanders (Lord Murray's Atholl Highlanders). Also known as District of Atholl tartan. This was a variation on the single red overstripe introduced by Lord John Murray in 1746 for grenadiers of 43rd Highlanders when he was Colonel of the regiment.

     

   
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Regiments Applications
     
77th Highlanders   kilt, plaid
The Scottish Horse   kilt (pipers)
Atholl Highlanders (private army)   kilt, plaid
The North Nova Scotia Highlanders   pipers' & drummers' kilts
The Transvaal Scottish   kilt (except pipers)
4th S.A. Infantry (South African Scottish)