Border wear (and an introduction)

**DougNZ** · 10th March 18, 07:26 PM

Dear fellow members

I'm new here but, by way of introduction, I'd like to say my Scottish ancestors came mostly from the Borders (West March). As a result, I have a particular interest in Border history, lore and dress. Sadly, I find it a largely overlooked part of current Scottish knowledge which is somewhat ironic as Border practices have influenced cultures around the world from Northern Ireland to North America to Australasia.

Anyhow, I am a strong proponent of the maud as a symbol of the Anglo-Scottish border and wrote the following article on Wikipedia that you might be interested in: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maud_(plaid) Incidentally, the old maud pictured at the top is mine, originally from the Lanarkshire area. I hope you enjoy.

I see there are a few threads on Border wear but I would be interested in hearing from others with connections to the Borders or Border clans.

Yours aye

**Tarheel** · 11th March 18, 07:48 PM

Well met Doug. There is a segment of my family (Ingram) that has a history in Irvine.

I looked into my connection and there wasn't enough to claim definitive relations. The information is out there and hope you have fruitful hunting. Look to the Hadley MA. (circa 1650's) area for some connections to Scots/Americans. Cheers

**DougNZ** · 11th March 18, 08:46 PM

Thank you for the welcome, Tarheel, and thank you for the Ingram entry.

I'm interested in anyone else with insight into traditional Border wear.

**Baeau** · 11th March 18, 10:10 PM

Greetings Doug. Don't have anything to add. However, I would like to see what information comes about. I've some connection to the borders, Johnstones in the ancestory. Also, to any Maxwells..........please remember I'm harmless. Ta!!

**DougNZ** · 12th March 18, 01:35 AM

Originally Posted by Baeau

... Johnstones in the ancestory. Also, to any Maxwells..........please remember I'm harmless. Ta!!

I think the word you're looking for is "gentle".

**Baeau** · 12th March 18, 09:15 AM

Better is coward. Growing up, I always said, "I was the fastest thing on earth, when being chased by my Mother". Full blooded Spaniard. If she were a bull, no Torrero would have survived a meeting. Yup, coward.