MacDonald of Kingsburgh Heavy Weight Tartan Fabric

Strome 16oz Tartan Fabric, sold by the yard, 138cm wide.

MacDonald of Kingsburgh Heavy Weight Tartan. James MacDonald of Kingsburgh, founder of this family, descended from 4th Baron of Sleate. He was killed at Eilean Donan Castle by the MacKenzies in 1539. Donald, 3rd of Kingsburgh, was turbulent and warlike and carried on a feud against Clan MacLeod. He is claimed to be the first to drive Highland cattle from the Western Islands to the mainland and cattle markets of South Scotland. The sixth chief entertained Prince Charlie in 1746 and assisted him to escape. Flora MacDonald, the Jacobite heroine, married Allan MacDonald of Kingsburgh. Badge - Heath.