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The Tartan Wars - Do stripes, checks, and other patterns make you dizzy? 

What really is the difference between plaid and a tartan?

Nothing much, if you go by the ideas of illustrators for Scottish-themed Romantic Fiction.    

However, for those more discerning who want the exact definitions, here's the roundup of various patterns that you might come across.  Don't be fooled!

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