Boy scout tartan

[Machinest]

I have heard that there was a boy scout tartan commisioned at one time but have been unable to find it dose anyone have any furthure info?

[macwilkin]

I have heard that there was a boy scout tartan commisioned at one time but have been unable to find it dose anyone have any furthure info?

The MacLaren tartan has an association with Scouting:

http://www.clanmaclarenna.org/CMSNA/...8!OpenDocument

Any Scout who has completed their Wood Badge may join the Clan MacLaren Society as an associate member.

Regards,

Todd

[way2fractious]

In addition to the MacLaren tartans for Wood Badge trained adults, there are two other tartans, called Scottish Scouts. I do not know if they are in production or require a custom weave.

The first is ITI#1294, called Dress Grey Watch, and based on the Black Watch tartan:


The other is ITI#1463, based more or less on the MacLaren tartan:


A couple years ago, I attempted an inquiry at the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Council to see if the BSA ever commissioned a tartan, but my inquiry was never answered to my satisfaction.

[Frank McGrath]

Many years ago, I was able to go to a National Jamboree at A.P.Hill, and remember seeing several tartans worn by Scottish scouts. One troop in particular had several different tartans on the boys. Other than that, I have no more information other that the Maclaren tartan. I also taught Uniforming to new Cub Scout leaders and the question came up at least once during every class I ever taught. I had tried to get the answer from our district exec, but he could or would not help me. I , myself, was not kilted at the time. Frank

[way2fractious]

Here's an earlier thread about Scouts and tartans:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=13787


In this post is a link to the UK Scouting website regarding kilts in their uniforming:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...5&postcount=17

Wood Badge adult training, worldwide, stresses the importance of uniformity in the training of young scouts by following the rules of whatever national association you are operating under. BSA's official rules regarding uniforming do not include kilts, however, at many BSA functions the MacLaren and other tartans show up as kilts. Only the most overzealous uniformity people will say anything to you about it.

A MacLaren clan organization does not have to follow BSA rules, and rather encourages their honorary Wood Badge members to kilt up and join in their clan marches.

[beerbecue]

From what I have read, any member of scouting may wear the McLaren tartan - Wood Badge or no....

[Machinest]

Thanks for all the replies the answer seems to be nothing official but MacLaren is often used .

[tomcherv]

I just completed my WoodBadge ticket, and am eligible to join the Clan McLaren Society of North America with their WoodBadge membership.

Alas - my tank is Black Stewart, not McLaren. I know sportkilt sells the McLaren - I've been thinking about getting two, ripping them apart and using the material to make a tank.

[Tattoo Bradley]

I just completed my WoodBadge ticket, and am eligible to join the Clan McLaren Society of North America with their WoodBadge membership.

Alas - my tank is Black Stewart, not McLaren. I know sportkilt sells the McLaren - I've been thinking about getting two, ripping them apart and using the material to make a tank.

It seems like it would just be easier to buy the tartan and make it. Plus it's not really a "tank" if it's made from lightweight fabric like that... Just my opinion...

[davezero]

This is a pretty interesting topic. Having Grown up as a member of Troop 33 in Norco, Ca. (yes I achieved the rank Of Eagle Scout) I can only recall seeing a scout in a kilt once. He was an adult leader from a troop from another council (Old Baldy Council I think) and I am certain that it was the McLaren tartan. Having called my Mother and Father before posting here (they are both employed by the BSA) they were able to confirm that there is nothing in the official uniform regulations currently for kilts. However, My father was a scout as well and growing up in Malibu there was a troop that there where all the adult leaders wore the Mclaren tartan. There is the possibility that the McLaren tartan may have been suitable dress for the BSA in the past but was lost due to ever changing policies and revisions of what is acceptable for the scouts.