Gow of Skeoch Tartan

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Part of Clan Gow
Other Clan Gow tartans
 Gow Gow of Mcgouan Gow of Skeoch

About this tartan

Gow, from the Gaelic 'gobha' meaning smith, is an occupational surname rather than an independent clan; it is recognised as a sept of Clan Macpherson within the wider Clan Chattan confederation, alongside the closely related surname Smith. Tradition connects the name to a Perth smith remembered as 'Gow Crom,' who is said to have volunteered to fight for the Macphersons when their side was a man short at the legendary 'Battle of the North Inch,' a staged combat between rival Highland kindreds. Some older sources instead link the Gows to Clan Mackintosh in the 14th century, reflecting some disagreement among historians about the family's earliest allegiance

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Modern or Ancient?

Same pattern, different dyes. Modern uses deep, saturated colours; Ancient uses the softer tones associated with natural dyes.