The clearest symbol of Scottish identity and allegiance to one's family, or clan, is the Clan Tartan, particularly when worn as the kilt.
Many clans have more than one tartan.
The Clan MacAlister is no exception and the tartan illustrated is the older of the two. The second tartan omits the white and green lines. It has links with the MacDougall patterns. This MacAlister tartan is complex and can be recognized as belonging to the group of MacDonald tartans. Septs include Allison, MacAlaster, MacAllister, Sanders and Saunders.