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Old 04-08-2007, 10:56 AM
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My favorite is the Ancient(sp?) Crawford. It is also my families Tartan.
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Old 04-08-2007, 11:54 AM
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The tartan-necktie I wore at work on Tartan Day was wonderfully special-ordered for me by Matt Newsome at the Tartan Museum, the District-of-Fife, for my biological grandfather:



Thanks Matt. It looks outstanding with a red shirt! Someday I hope to get a kilt in this and am considering having it pleated to the paired-red-stripes.
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Old 04-08-2007, 03:00 PM
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My favorite is the Sackett:


but what I wore was a quasi-Hunting Stewart plaid shirt and my hemp RKilt.
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Old 04-08-2007, 04:42 PM
 
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I like this weathered County Down. I'd like to get a nice sturdy tank made of it someday.



But when it comes to the best Tartan Day tartan cloth, this Morrison is the quintessential tartan -- it's what one expects tartan to look like. Nothing either too subtle or too brash about it, just the right colors in the right rhythm.

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Old 04-08-2007, 04:45 PM
 
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I've got to say that my favorite tartan is the MacLeod of Lewis. It's the tartan that I have strongest ties to. It also stands out in a crowd .
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... MacLeod of Lewis. ... stands out in a crowd.
Stands out in a crowd? Heck, it's a known fact that MacLeod of Lewis is the only tartan that can be seen from outer space.



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Old 04-08-2007, 05:25 PM
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I'm with Raptor,

Wore my weathered Gordon on Tartan Day. No particular reason, just its turn in the "kilt rotation." But I do love the tartan and I'm proud of my very strong Gordon line.



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Old 04-08-2007, 05:36 PM
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Carolina tartan

Since to me, Tartan Day is all about honoring the contributions of Scots and those of Scottish descent to our (USA) country's history, I wore my state's district tartan, the Carolina tartan.

Here I am at the counter in the museum's gift shop on Tartan Day:

I'm also wearing my new Harris Tweed jacket and vest (since it was cold enough for it!) and Balmoral kilt hose.

I noticed Todd also selected a state tartan. Great looking one! The only thing better would be a pic of you wearing it in a kilt!
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Old 04-08-2007, 05:37 PM
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Stands out in a crowd? Heck, it's a known fact that MacLeod of Lewis is the only tartan that can be seen from outer space.
I was under the impression that the Buchannon (sp?) could too!
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Old 04-08-2007, 05:40 PM
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I noticed Todd also selected a state tartan. Great looking one! The only thing better would be a pic of you wearing it in a kilt!
Don't worry, it's coming soon, Matt! Our camera at work is on the fritz, so I couldn't snap one on Friday!

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