SMITH [GOW/ HUNTING SMITH] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'I' Ramsay of Dalhousie was created

Ramsay of Dalhousie was created Earl of Dalhousie in 1633

A bold yet soft balance of deep charcoal and slate threads combine to create a dramatic effect

in the form of a Lowland shepherd's plaid

Our rich Lomond Tweed is the manifestation of this spectrum

This sett is shown by Smibert (1850) and by W and A Smith (1850) but without the definition of 'Hunting'

SMITH [GOW/ HUNTING SMITH] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'I' Ramsay of Dalhousie was createdAlso known as Gow (Hebridean Hunting). This is Gow Hunting tartan with the dark blue stripe changed to azure. Gow is the Gaelic form of Smith meaning metal worker or armourer. Status: CURRENTLY WEAVING (due for completion 31st May 2025)