The Scottish surname Downie (MacIlleDhòmhnaich, in Scottish Gaelic) does have
a tartan. See tartansauthority.com for a picture.
According to a tartan web site the Thain tartan is a variation of the McDonald. The one pictured was with a yellow/black plaid.
The surname "Downey" is Gaelic.. specifically, Irish. ie. Brian Downey, drummer of the Irish band "Thin Lizzy" ;-)
Campbell is a Scottish surname. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic words meaning 'crooked-mouthed'; the Campbell clan's tartan is yellow, black, and red.
When surnames began to become necessary for the simpler identification of the populace, many people were given names associated with a nearby landmark, or the town in which they lived. The Scottish surname Downey is associated with the ancient barony of Duny or Downy.See the Related Link listed below for more information:
This site worked for me:http://www.electricscotland.com/tartans/index.htmscroll down to Quick Clan and Tartan Finder or to Please enter a Scottish Surname to find:
The Falkirk tartan is the oldest tartan that's been discovered.
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Columbia Tartan
The Tartan was created in 1906.
James Tartan's birth name is James Richard Tartan.
Young is indeed a Scottish surname. This is a name given to a son who had the same name as his father (similar to the "Jr" used in the USA or to the "Mac" in early Gaelic names). There is even a 'Young' tartan. It is indeed a very Scottish tradition to have your own clan tartan.
A skirt which is tartan in colour.