A Brand New 'Grey' Tartan............

**Hamish** · 10th November 05, 04:06 PM

.............and mine is to be the very first kilt tailored in it.

For several years, Geoffrey (Tailor) in Edinburgh have had "Thistle Dubh"** as one of their exclusive corporate tartans. This week I was sent a sample of a newly designed 'grey' version of it, which has not yet been launched publicly, and was asked if I would like to be the first to have a kilt made in it! I have been considering the 'Highland Granite' tartan from Lochcarron for a while but, on seeing the 'Grey Thistle Dubh' and liking it so much, I am going with it and will be in receipt of the new 8 yard kilt in two weeks time.

(**The odd-sounding name was chosen for the corporate tartan because, when the final selection of tartans was being whittled down, a member of the Nicholsby family happened to say, "Oh, this'll do" as they held aloft the submitted design!)

Here is a photo I have just taken of the sample of "Grey Thistle Dubh":

The more I look at it, the more I like it.

**Robin** · 10th November 05, 04:27 PM

Hamish...a friendly face like yours needs no colours to shine...this tartan will suit you very well

**Miah** · 10th November 05, 04:35 PM

Very Smart Tartan.
I bet it looks very nice.

**binx** · 10th November 05, 05:12 PM

Great for the winter..."All the leaves are brown, and the skye is grey..."

binx

**Southern Breeze** · 10th November 05, 05:33 PM

Hamish,can you post a color photo of that?Just kidding,thats a very nice tarten.My wish list keeps growing and growing.

**MacMullen** · 10th November 05, 05:35 PM

You mean, "All the leaves are brown, and the kilt is grey." And the inaugural kilt, at that!

I like it also. I've been thinking of a grey kilt myself. Maybe this one would fit the bill. I do have a flannel shirt in almost that same color and pattern.

**GMan** · 10th November 05, 06:23 PM

Ham,

Of all people to wear the first, you are definetly the one who should have that honor. CONGRATULATIONS.

I do love the way the name was selected for that beautiful tartan.

**Mr. Kilt** · 10th November 05, 07:10 PM

Wow, that is a fantastic looking tartan! I can't wait to see your pics of the finished kilt.

**Kiltman** · 10th November 05, 09:35 PM

Hamish
Looking forward to seeing a photo of you in the new kilt. Wonderful color (or lack thereof).

**Riverkilt** · 10th November 05, 10:31 PM

Wow! there's some really subtle color harmony in that tartan. Gotta look at it while to appreciate it.

I'll bet it does wonders when pleated and swishing.

Ron