For close on 700 years the lands of Buchanan on the east side of Loch Lomond were possessed by the Buchanans
who were known as Earls of Mar and Kellie
This Border clan was in Liddesdale by 1376 and later extended their power and influence to Annandale
This tartan was known in 1712 and may have been used as a Jacobite symbol during the controversy preceding the Union of the Parliaments in 1707
the Graham of Mentieth Ancient is a bright blue-based tartan
MacAlpine Modern Tartan Tie Heavyweight For close on 700 yearsLochcarron of Scotland's range of tartan ties provide a stylish addition to any outfit. Made with 100% pure new wool tartan fabric, the MacAlpine Modern Tartan is a bottle green and navy based tartan with highlights of black, white and yellow. The Clan Alpine, usually called "Siol Ailpein", was the name given to a number of clans claiming Royal descent. These included the MacGregors, MacNabs, Grants and MacQuarries. King Alpine, who was murdered after