MacDonald of Clan Ranald Weathered Tartan Fabric

MacDonald of Clan Ranald Weathered Heavyweight Tartan is a muted brown-based tartan with a gentle shade of grey and red overcheck.

Ranald, son of the Lord of the Isles, was the progenitor of this famous branch of the Clan Donald. They had the reputation of being fierce and warlike and their history is a turbulent one. They frequently engaged in clan feuds and at the Battle of Barnaclelike in 1544 defeated the Clan Fraser. They followed Montrose in his campaign in the 17th century and they participated in the Jacobite Risings of 1715 and 1745. When Prince Charlie raised his standard at Glenfinnan in September 1745, he did so in Clan Ranald territory. Castle Tirim was the ancient fortress of the Caracals.