This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jasper678 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/21619.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, you need the colours for tartan identification. They all look alike in black and white. An interesting website is www.tartans.scotland.net/tartan_types/clan.cfm.htm Hope this helps. Jasoer Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.