Scottish World Tartan Register No. 2507

Commissioned by a group of local businessmen the Dunbartonshire tartan was launched and displayed at the Dumbarton Gala Day in 1999.

From Lochlomondside and the Kilpatrick Hills to the towns and villages of the Clyde coast, the ancient County of Dunbartonshire can boast of some of Scotland’s most scenic countryside, and what is arguably the most famous stretch of fresh water in the world – Loch Lomond, and its ‘bonnie, bonnie banks’.

Birthplace of a thousand ships of world renown; the Cutty Sark, the Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth. Birthplace too of John Logie Baird, and last resting place of Robert the Bruce, it is a county steeped in history and tradition.

The colours of the Dunbartonshire tartan have been chosen to symbolise the leading role which the County has played in shaping the history of Scotland, and have been woven together to produce a unique and distinctive design.

BLUE represents the waters of Loch Lomond, and
PALE BLUE the Firth of Clyde, gateway to the Atlantic.
GREEN represents the predominantly rural landscape of the north of the County,
BLACK the pathways to the Western Highlands, and
PURPLE the royal heritage of Dumbarton.

Associated Links 

Tartans Scotland Online Tartan Guide (external link)