Knowing which Clan tartan you should wear...

**creagdhubh** · 22nd May 13, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I don't wish to rain on your parade, but in truth, not necessarily. Your ancestors may well have come from another part of Scotland completely, but ------but given the lack of concrete evidence, go with the information that you have and wear the Lindsay tartan, if that is what you wish. Many are happily wearing tartans based on less evidence than you have.

I agree completely, Jock. I'd go with wearing the Lindsay tartan, which is a very handsome sett by the way!

**Offline** · 22nd May 13, 10:03 AM

You all have been a great help. I have but a few people in my ancestry to verify but both of them trace back to the area, hence the almost 100% sure.

I was just uncertain of how it all worked in general. So any family under a Clan name would wear that Clans Tartan is what I am gathering.

As for the games, I am seriously thinking of starting to learn all about it and participate one of these days. I want to start off by representing correctly and with a sense of pride I can pass on to my kids.

Living in the midwest, I know of a few games, Iowa Irish Fest and Kansas City, and have talked to the boss (wife) about going and checking them out. She thinks I would do good in them!

I only wish my parents would have learned of our ancestors. I would have been more involved at an early age. Time for my little ones to learn!

**Bluescelt** · 22nd May 13, 10:24 AM

I see the Lindsays are scheduled to be at the St Louis games in september.

**creagdhubh** · 22nd May 13, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Bluescelt

I see the Lindsays are scheduled to be at the St Louis games in september.

Indeed. I can certainly vouch for these games, being originally from St. Louis and a regular attendee. It's a top-notch event! I will be there in September.

Me at the St. Louis Scottish Games in Forest Park, September 2012.

Hope to see you there this year!

**Bluescelt** · 22nd May 13, 11:27 AM

Kyle, I just spent a week in Macpherson territory in Laggan across the glen from the Cluny estate

**Offline** · 22nd May 13, 11:50 AM

I may have to make a road trip down there to check them out! Sounds like so much fun!

**creagdhubh** · 22nd May 13, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Bluescelt

Kyle, I just spent a week in Macpherson territory in Laggan across the glen from the Cluny estate

Did you now? Wondeful! I have spent many summers right in that area! I love Badenoch in the summer, especially whilst hill-walking around Creag Dhubh. Were you able to visit the Clan Macpherson Museum and House just up the road from Laggan in Newtonmore? Perhaps fish n’ chips and a cold pint at The Glen right across the street? I have Macpherson cousins that live in Laggan and Glentruim, and my great aunt and uncle live in Kingussie, just a few miles north of Newtonmore. We will be back in Badenoch beginning the first weekend in August for my clan's annual gathering and rally.

Me in the hills surrounding Newtonmore.

***Sorry to the OP for the slight thread hijack!

Cheers,

**Bluescelt** · 22nd May 13, 12:08 PM

It would be good chance to connect with other Lindsays and I'm sure you'd learn alot about the history.
@Kyle, we were Creag-Na-Sanais cottage at Breakachy Lodge. The area was wonderful but didn't get a chance to tour the museum. Another time

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I read that Cluny's wife took refuge at Breakachy when the Cluny House was burned after the '45!

**Bluescelt** · 22nd May 13, 10:38 AM

That would be a good place to check them out

**scotswelshrunner** · 22nd May 13, 10:50 AM

And the universal tartans are always a great choice. I know that Black Watch is worn a LOT but you know, it is still classy and a delight. I wear that tartan the most followed by the Hunting tartan from Sportkilt and then my own Clan Ross tartan on special occasions.

James Donald Ross
Clan Ross