Oldest known Scottish tartan ‘brought back to life’ for people to wear

Historians analysed dyes in the 16th-century Glen Affric tartan, found in a peat bog, to recreate the true colours

The oldest known piece of tartan ever found, which was discovered in a peat bog, has been recreated by experts.

Uncovered about 40 years ago in a bog in Glen Affric in the Highlands, the tartan underwent rigorous testing last year to confirm it was the oldest surviving piece of the traditional patterned cloth.