What a fantastic kilt !!! You are looking great in it. I have a Chattan also, in 13oz Lochacarron. I usually wear it with the green hose as you are. The coat is a great addition, I may have to get...

Much of this article was drawn from the Massachusetts St. Andrew's Society. The US institution of the Kirkin may well have been largely a propaganda move to gain support for the war effort amongst US...

A very striking pattern, indeed and one of my favorites. Is it considered a "universal tartan"??

I wrote this short article about a year age for the Mists of Moigh, (newsletter of the Clan Mackintosh of North America)

Kirkin O’ the Tartans
by Ray McHatton
This past Spring I had the distinct...

The Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick

I love this UTKILT. It is very comfortable to wear, easy to put on, & can be put in the washer.
My better-looking half & I found this cool sign at a farm in Charlemont, Massachusetts. This is a few...

I am very partial to a 12 yr. Islay called Bunnahabhain, although the standard one is nice also. I really love the smoky, peaty character of the Islay whiskys. In fact, they are pretty much all I...

John --

My thoughts are with you and yours. I had a collapsed lung several years ago. They can do miracles with that, I know for a fact. Will call my pastor and ask him to keep your dad in his...

I quite like a pipe tobbaco called Paladin black cherry in my Missouri corncob pipes. The aroma always gets positive remarks from surrounding strangers, especially women, for some reason...

Steve --

What on earth ever happened to cause the glass to get dry?? Perhaps you should re-think you methodology.

I love the standard Bellhaven ale, have never seen Wee Heavy or Stout. Will have to keep an eye out for them.
Thanks for the reviews, rabble!!

Sorry to hear of your loss. We all have this to deal with from time to time. Hope to see you next time around.

RayMc

Still a maybe...

Thanks so much for that -- deadline for article is tomorrow, and I did not want to submit it without a translation. I write regular pieces for the Clan Mackintosh of North America newsletter -- known...

I am hoping someone can help me out translating the following phrase:

Se farmad'ni treobhadh

I am writing an article about the Highland Clearances.This phrase appears in an article in the...

Wallet would not allow for a waistcoat just now, but when I get one I'll be sure to get it from the same vendor as the jacket (J. Higgins) they are a top-notch outfit. I will be wering my Chattan...

I will be holding the annual Clan Mackintosh brunch on Sunday 11/06 in Westford, MA., as I have for the past 4-5 years. I recently purchased an Argyll coat which I wore for the first time at the Loon...

It is a very recent development on the games circuit. I think this may be about the 3rd yr. They had to cancel last year in Sandwich due to the venue having another booking. This year they have moved...

I will be on Cape Cod this Saturday the 6th to represent Clan Mackintosh of North America. Any & all X-markers attending please look me up in the Clan Village. Festival will be on the grounds of the...

Cowher --

Sorry, I cannot make it Friday, as I am on call this weekend. I generally work til 7PM on Fridays anyway. What time do you usually meet up?

Thank you very much, Chas. I appreciate you looking into that for me. I belong to the Clan Chattan Assoc UK & the Clan Mackintosh of NA. Have been involved in this for about 8 yrs. Looks like I...

Will do, Cowher. I'll be at the Mackintosh tent...

Anyone know anything about "McHatton"? Have been looking for info for quite a while, don't have much in the way of funds. I do know this: My Great Grandfather was John McHatton, the Maine census...

Would like to speak further about this with you. Could you find me at the Mackintosh tent at Look Park this Sat.?

Any of you possibly know what pipe bands will be at Loon Mtn NH this year? Website doesn't list, probably too many (30+) Am looking to find a piper or possibly a fiddler for a private house gathering...