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Interesting Word - Sett

In honour of Tartan Day, did you know that the word 'sett' doesn't just apply to a badger's lair, it also is used to describe the vertical and horizontal striped pattern on tartan.

(The sett the basic 'tile' or 'block' that repeats itself across the width and along the length of the tartan or plaid.)

If you would like to find your tartan you can do so here:-

http://www.kilts4all.com/whats-my-clan-kilt.html

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