According to the Scottish Tartans Society, this tartan is believed to be worn by the Hunters of Peebleshire, and has sometimes been referred to as 'Old' Hunter.

This tartan is similar and often confused with the one that is shared between Hunter, Mitchell, Russell and Galbraith. However, it differs by having two black stripes across the green, as opposed to just a single black stripe. Accordingly, this tartan is regarded as being solely for Clan Hunter.