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19 April 2024

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Tartan Details - Anderson of Ardbrake

The information held within The Scottish Register of Tartans for the "Anderson of Ardbrake" tartan is shown below.


STA ref:	7024
STWR ref:	none
Designer:	Waterton-Anderson, David A R
Tartan date:	01/05/2006
Registration date:	This tartan was recorded prior to the launch of The Scottish Register of Tartans.
Category:	Clan/Family
Restrictions:
Registration notes:	Designed by David A R Waterton-Anderson, Chairman of the Anderson Association in response to requests from Anderson Association members for an Anderson tartan with a red, rather than a light blue, background. His notes on the design are as follows: 'The Anderson family of Ardbrake in Co. Banff is amongst the principal families of the name. Evidence from many sources over five centuries show a high intermarriage and association with the powerful clan Gordon plus many other families in the north-east of Scotland, many of whom have tartans in strong red hues. The majority of tartans ascribed to the name Anderson embody a clear motif of a broad white and two yellow (tramline) stripes set on black and this new design follows this traditional feature.'
Information notes:	Woven sample provided for Register by Lochcarron, 2011.
Woven Sample:	A woven sample of this tartan has been received by the Scottish Register of Tartans for permanent preservation in the National Records of Scotland.

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