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McCuaig (Glenelg and the Western Isles) | |
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| Designed By | Jim McCuaig | |
| Brief Description | A tartan for the Sept McCuaig (Glenelg and the western Isles) | |
| What Inspired the Design? | Based on MacLeod of Harris which the Sept has a long standing relationship to. | |
| Why did you choose these colours? | ||
| Used as guard bands and also to signify the origins of the name McCuaig based on oral history | ||
| From MacLeod of Harris | ||
| From MacLeod of Harris | ||
| From MacLeod of Harris, Along with white below, represents the relationship between McCuaigs in Canada and McCuaigs in Scotland. | ||
| From MacLeod of Harris | ||
| Along with scarlet above represents the relationship between McCuaigs in Canada and McCuaigs in Scotland. | ||
| What meaning does the number or arrangement of lines have, if any? | Primarily from the setts laid down from MacLeod of Harris with additional setts laid down in proportion | |
| Does it represent a group or event (business, club, wedding, etc.)? | Sept McCuaig (Glenelg and the Western Isles) | |
| Is it associated with a locality (city, region, country etc.) | Scotland and Canada | |
| How do you plan to use it (garments, furnishings, etc)? | Kilt outfits | |
| Do you expect to weave it, or produce it in other ways? | Yes | |
