New SWK Ireland National and Nightstalker

**Kent Frazier** · 22nd November 07, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

...To my knowledge neither are official tartans.

I think the second tartan shown in Moosedog's post is the Scottish National tartan.

If neither are "official" would they fall into the "fashion" category? What about the Scottish National?

I'm still new at all this. I just found out I have Irish roots from my paternal great grandmother's side. So I would like to ad an "Irish" tartan to my wanted list.

**macwilkin** · 22nd November 07, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Kent Frazier

If neither are "official" would they fall into the "fashion" category? What about the Scottish National?

I'm still new at all this. I just found out I have Irish roots from my paternal great grandmother's side. So I would like to ad an "Irish" tartan to my wanted list.

Yes. To be an "official" tartan, they would need to be recognised by some sort of governmental authority; in the case of the Irish National Tartan, it would be the Irish government. That doesn't mean it has any less meaning to someone with Irish heritage, just that it is not officially recognized.

Regards,

Todd