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  1. 19th May 08, 05:05 AM #1
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    A Tartan Giant Has Passed

    James D Scarlett, 1920-2008
    http://kiltmaker.blogspot.com/2008/0...as-passed.html
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    Sad news indeed, thanks for informing us Matt, my condolences to his friends and family.
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    From M.A.C. Newsome's blog: The Tartan Spotter's Guide (1973), Scotland's Clans and Tartans (1974)
    I am familiar with these two books of his. RIP and God Bless his family.
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    I'm sorry to read of his passing. There are a couple of people I know who will need to know about his passing.
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    Found this video of J Scarlett video on youtube.


    Tartan 2 J Scarlett's Story

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