The Compendium of District Tartans, by Matthew A. C. Newsome and James A. Bullman, is the largest single collection of district tartans – those tartans that represent places rather than clans or families. This collection includes tartans officially adopted by the district as well as “unofficial” district tartans and some archaeological tartans suggested for district use, with distinction made between each. Thread counts and color illustrations are given for hundreds of district tartans from Scotland, Ireland, and the rest of the British Isles, places in Europe, Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and beyond. No collection is complete without this landmark reference!

The Compendium of District Tartans not only includes color photographs, history, and thread counts of about 450 different tartans, but also information on Scottish Estate Tweeds, recommended tartans for people of various nationalities, recommended district tartans for use by Scottish clans, and a listing of over 5000 Scottish surnames and their recommended district tartan (based on name origin).

Chapters include:

• District Tartans: An Introduction

• About This Book

• A Word About Color Schemes

• Selecting a District Tartan

• The Scottish District Families Association

• Reading a Thread Count

• The District Tartans of Scotland

• The District Tartans of Ireland

• Other District Tartans of the British Isles

• The District Tartans of Europe

• The District Tartans of Canada

• The District Tartans of the United States of America

• Other District Tartans of the Americas

• The District Tartans of Australia and New Zealand

• The District Tartans of the Far East

• Odds and Ends and Question Marks

• Other Recommended Tartans for Various Nationalities

• Scottish Estate Tweeds

• Recommended District Tartans for Major Clans and Families

• Recommended District Tartans for Scottish Surnames

• Bibliography

• Index of Tartans

Available now on a two-disk CD-ROM set (470 pages total).  This is a book that you read on your computer with Adobe software (included on the disk).  Only $14.95!  Order yours today.

mixed media print version now available!

This print edition includes the introductory chapters, the recommended tartan name listings, and the general index for every included tartan. On the two included CD-ROM disks, you will find the complete 470 page reference containing color illustrations, thread count, and history for each of the district tartans.

The printed name lists and index make this edition extremely user-friendly for desk reference as well as at information tables at festivals and Scottish Games.

Spiral bound text with two CD-ROMS (Adobe software included). 470 pages. Only $19.95