Lyle Tartan

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Part of Clan Lyle

About this tartan

The Lyle family held Duchal Castle in Renfrewshire from the 12th century. Ralph de Insula of Duchal is recorded under Alexander II, and in the mid-15th century the head of the family was made Lord Lyle. Family histories describe Ralph as a follower of Walter the Steward and a later Sir John Lyle of Duchal as a favourite of David II

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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.