Hello from Indianapolis Indiana

**joshzd1** · 8th February 23, 01:28 PM

Hi,

I'm originally from Pennsylvania, and my family ancestry goes back to the UK. We are the Fox's from Ireland, The Bigelow's from England, and the Davison's (Davidson) from Scotland. I'm on here seeking some specific information for my first trip to Scotland this summer, but am happy to discuss anything that comes up along the way.

I can't say I am overly excited to don a tartan at this time, but perhaps after my visit I will feel differently? I hope to find some familial connections during my stay, and will also be investing heavily in absorbing as much of the local culture as I can.

Thanks for letting me join what seems to be a large and energetic group.

**kilted2000** · 8th February 23, 02:07 PM

Failte from the Home of the Blues!

**COScotsman** · 8th February 23, 02:15 PM

from NE Colorado!

**Father Bill** · 8th February 23, 04:00 PM

Welcome to the "Great Rabble"!

**OC Richard** · 9th February 23, 05:18 AM

About your trip, the topic of Americans wearing kilts while on holiday in Scotland comes up fairly often, if you have time you could go back over some of those threads.

About the Davidson tartan, there are several.

According to The Setts of the Scottish Tartans one of the designs, now called "Davidson of Tulloch", appears in a number of early-19th century collections (including the Highland Society of London's 1822 collection) and was simply called "Davidson" until the mid-19th century. It's said to be the oldest Davidson clan tartan.

It's a straightforward blue & green tartan with white and red over-stripes.

The tartan now called "Clan Davidson", is said to be a more recent design, possibly late-19th century. It has much black in the ground, and with only red over-stripes. The basic pattern is said to resemble the Henderson tartan.