A panoramic view of the clan tent area. But what's with the flag of St. George? St. George's Day was well over a month ago.



Okay, I'm still not sure I get it.



It is no joy without Clan Donald, which is why they get the most tent space. Well, technically there's two different groups: the Clan Donald Society and Clan Donald USA. There was one guy there who was very knowledgeable about MacDonald emigration to North America, and they had some useful books, too. When I mentioned that I had Campbell ancestors, one of them said, "We all have a Campbell in there somewhere." But nobody would give me a straight answer when I asked why their table (Clan Donald USA) was decorated with the Lindsay tartan.



One of these tartans is not like the others.



"There are FOUR Campbell tartans!" Being the contrarian that I am, I had to ask what a Highland dancer of the Campbell persuasion would wear, if not the Dress Campbell (e.g., of Argyll). This fellow said the dancer had better hope one of the judges was not a Campbell. The lady in the hat was eager to get me signed up, but I managed to steer the conversation to less commercial matters, such as the price of Campbell Tartan by Alastair Campbell of Airds. If they had had copies for sale I would have bought one on the spot.