MacArthur of Milton Tartan

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Part of Clan MacArthur
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About this tartan

Clan Arthur (MacArthur) is considered one of the oldest clans in Argyll, sharing a common medieval origin with Clan Campbell and once holding substantial lands around Loch Awe. An old Argyll proverb claims 'there is none older, save the hills, the Devil and MacArthur.' The clan's own history records MacArthurs fighting for Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn in 1314, and their fortunes rose when Bruce rewarded their service with Loch Awe lands taken from his opponents, the MacDougalls. Later centuries brought decline, and in 1771 Patrick MacArthur, the last chief of the old line, died in Jamaica without a male heir, leaving the clan without a recognized chief for about 230 years

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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.