Each registered tartan is allocated to one of nine categories. Please select the most appropriate category for your tartan from the drop-down list. A description of each category in included in the table below.
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Category
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Description
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| Clan/Family
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A tartan to be worn by members of a Scottish clan or family as recognised by the Court of the Lord Lyon.
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| Name
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A tartan named for an individual or family.
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| District
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A tartan associated with a particular geographical area, including towns, parishes, counties or countries.
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| Corporate
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A tartan for a company or organisation.
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| Commemorative
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A tartan created to commemorate a specific public event or person.
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| Military
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A tartan associated with any branch of the armed forces, including volunteer regiments.
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| Royal
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A tartan with a direct connection to British or Foreign royalty.
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| Fashion
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A tartan created for fashion or retail, usually without any particular personal association.
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| Other
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For tartans which do not meet the criteria for any of the other categories.
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