CONTACT INFORMATION:
Website:
Membership:
Catherine Elliot-Shaw
58 Cottonwood Cr
London, ON,
M6G 2Y8
519-641-3929
Delegate to CASSOC:
Catherine Elliot-Shaw
58 Cottonwood Cr
London, ON,
M6G 2Y8
519-641-3929
CREST: a raised fist holding a sword. It is very likely a form of short sword called a “winger” which was used in the Borders by the lightly
armed cavalry known as “mosstroopers”.
MOTTO: Fortiter et Recte: With Strength and Right
Soyez Sage: Be Wise (old motto)
TARTAN
There are two different versions of the Elliot tartan available today. Although very similar, the two vary slightly. The modern tartan and the ancient tartan vary in the intensity of the colors.
The ancient version uses lighter colors, as the dyes were made from plants and berries. The dark stripes appear to be a dark burgundy or brown, and the blue is a lighter shade.
The modern version (pictured at right) makes use of the stronger, modern chemical dyes and therefore results in a brighter, bolder color. On this one, the dark stripes appear almost black, and the blue is almost a sapphire blue.
Also, the width of coloured bands differs, with the ancient tartan being more condensed, with finer lines.