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26th February 12, 01:15 AM
#18
Re: Question about flashes...
 Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle
I recall mention at the time of the wedding that there was a hoodoo of sorts about the Ogilvy tartan because it is claimed that it had been worn by a number of clan members who were massacred at some point in history – my recollection may be wrong, but I would love to have the details from the historians among us.
Note the emphasis. This is another one of theose historical myths. There is no evidence that the Ogilvie/Drummond of Strathallan existed much before the end of the 18th century.
Last edited by figheadair; 26th February 12 at 01:21 AM.
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