The Black Watch tartan is probably one of the most recognized tartans. It was produced in the early 18th century for the Black Watch regiment. This regiment had to 'watch' for criminal activity in the Highlands, in particular the "black trade" or cattle theft.(World Tartans, Iain Zaczek, 2001)
The Royal Stewart tartan commemorates the fact that the House of Stewart ruled over Scotland for over 300 years. This tartan dates from c. 1800 but came to real prominence in 1822 when George IV wore it during his state visit to Edinburgh. It is the personal tartan of Queen Elizabeth II. (World Tartans, Iain Zaczek, 2001)
Dress tartans are based on the earasaid tartans worn by Highland women in the 17th and 18th century. Dress tartans tend to be made by replacing the prominent colour with the colour white. Since this is the dress Stewart, the prominent red was replaced with white. (wikipedia/tartan)
Did you know that Canada has an (unofficial) tartan? Based on the changing colours of the maple leaf, this design was created by David Weiser in 1964.
All the provinces and territories of Canada, as well as
most of the states in the USA, also have an official tartan. This is the BC tartan designed by Earl K. Ward of Victoria. It was officially approved by the British Columbia Centennial Committee for the 1966-67 centenaries. The blue represents the Pacific Ocean, the red the maple leaf, the green represents the forests, the white of the dogwood floral emblem and the gold of the crown and sun of the provincial arms.
The Royal Stewart tartan commemorates the fact that the House of Stewart ruled over Scotland for over 300 years. This tartan dates from c. 1800 but came to real prominence in 1822 when George IV wore it during his state visit to Edinburgh. It is the personal tartan of Queen Elizabeth II. (World Tartans, Iain Zaczek, 2001)
Dress tartans are based on the earasaid tartans worn by Highland women in the 17th and 18th century. Dress tartans tend to be made by replacing the prominent colour with the colour white. Since this is the dress Stewart, the prominent red was replaced with white. (wikipedia/tartan)
Did you know that Canada has an (unofficial) tartan? Based on the changing colours of the maple leaf, this design was created by David Weiser in 1964.
All the provinces and territories of Canada, as well asmost of the states in the USA, also have an official tartan. This is the BC tartan designed by Earl K. Ward of Victoria. It was officially approved by the British Columbia Centennial Committee for the 1966-67 centenaries. The blue represents the Pacific Ocean, the red the maple leaf, the green represents the forests, the white of the dogwood floral emblem and the gold of the crown and sun of the provincial arms.
If you are curious about the tartans of the other provinces, you can find them and their information at
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