US - Illinois

Designed by Frances Gillan of or for, the Illinois St. Andrews Society - a philanthropic body founded by Scots in 1854. The tartan was designed to mark the 150th anniversary in 1990. The colours represent the State of Illinois Flag, the Chicago sports teams and the St Andrew's flag. Sample in Scottish Tartans Authority's Johnston Collection. In 2012, the Illinois Saint Andrew Society Tartan was designated the official tartan of the State of Illinois.