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  1. #1
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    New kilt, which tartan?

    I am plannig a new kilt from our local supplier in Thurso. My tartan would be MacLaren modern but I just looked on their website and they have a Caithness tartan which looks very nice. Now I want both! but can only afford one. HELP!

    Caithness Tartan.
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  2. #2
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    MacLaren.
    "Life is hard---------it is even harder if you are stupid."

    John Wayne.

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    MacLaren Ancient or Weathered?

    Oh, damn! More choices!

    Best

    AA

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    I suggest you go with the MacLaren tartan. I don't think the Caithness tartan would work well for semi-formal and formal wear.
    Regards, Bill McCaughtry

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    My vote is for MacLaren

    I would like to get a MacLaren myself...I should send in my membership paperwork to the association (due to my connection in Scouting). I am not overly enamored of the Caithness that you posted...so MacLaren would definitely be MY choice.

    Just looked at the MacLaren page....I REALLY like the Weathered!!!
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    I vote with Jock. Go clan first.
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    MacLaren Ancient (the sett shows up better). MacLaren Weathered, if you're up for a second kilt at some point in the future. The MacLaren Weathered colors are very similar to the Caithness tartan's colors.

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    MacLaren. Creag An Turic!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Detroitpete View Post
    MacLaren. Creag An Turic!
    MacLaren it is, I prefer the modern. Just noted that the Caithness costs £100 more.

    Thanks all.
    Member of the Clan MacLaren Society.
    Member of The Scottish Tartans Authority.
    Better to be looked over than overlooked. Cock your hat, angles are attitudes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chrisupyonder View Post
    MacLaren it is, I prefer the modern. Just noted that the Caithness costs £100 more.

    Thanks all.
    A sure sign that you're meant to have the MacLaren

    Don't forget to post pics when it arrives!
    Proudly Duncan [maternal], MacDonald and MacDaniel [paternal].

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