What is your tartan? What is your favorite?

**Philip S. Tibbetts** · 18th March 09, 08:52 AM

I have to say that on the whole I prefer district tartans the most, adding a part to civic life and pride. I especially like district tartans that use ‘local’ and heraldic colours to really represent that area. In terms of design I often like quite bold and simple patterns rather than anything too intricate – though saying that intricate done well is really rather nice to behold.

I own two kilts, one in Halesowen and the other in Black Country district tartans, both of which I designed so it would probably be rather biased of me to claim those as favourites… but I’ll do it anyway! :P I also like Northumbrian and I really like Earl of St Andrews for the lovely blended blues.

Clan wise, whilst again I could be biased (by my girlfriend), I do genuinely like MacGregor for its simple and bold look.

**cajuncelt** · 18th March 09, 09:45 AM

Boyd Modern: My Clan
Hunting Robertson: Pipe Band
MacGregor: Old Pipe Band
I've always admired the colors in the Isle of Skye tartan.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 18th March 09, 10:19 AM

I am a Henderson, and wear the Henderson tartan. I really do like the Henderson tartan, and find it visually appealing. However, I wear it because of my heritage and surname. I'm not sure what my "favorite" tartan is. But, I am very very fond of the Burns Check (see avatar) and Carolina Distrtict tartans and wear a kilt in each.

**Detroitpete** · 18th March 09, 02:46 PM

I'm a member of the Clan MacLaren Society of North America and I have to say I'm partial to the MacLaren Modern and have 3 from different makers. I also have a Stewart Royal (at my wife's request) and think its a good red tartan. I have quiet a bit of Irish ancestry so I also have a Irish National that I really thinks looks good.

Wish list:

County Sligo
Prince of Wales

Working on a tartan design myself in honor of my grandfather and his family--could actually use some help with the design.

**Detroitpete** · 18th March 09, 02:48 PM

Ugh--HOW could I forget my Navy Edzell??? Shipmates, forgive me ;-)

**Philip S. Tibbetts** · 19th March 09, 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by Detroitpete

I'm a member of the Clan MacLaren Society of North America and I have to say I'm partial to the MacLaren Modern and have 3 from different makers. I also have a Stewart Royal (at my wife's request) and think its a good red tartan. I have quiet a bit of Irish ancestry so I also have a Irish National that I really thinks looks good.

Wish list:

County Sligo
Prince of Wales

Working on a tartan design myself in honor of my grandfather and his family--could actually use some help with the design.

Prince of Wales is rather nice I agree, I'll have to look up Sligo.

I've only designed two tartans so I'm by far an expert but I'd be happy to give some input. Maybe you could start up a thread with examples of what you've tried so far along with your rationale and then people could comment or have their own go based on what you've said?

**Phil** · 19th March 09, 03:53 AM

I wear the Galbraith, partly because of my ancestry but mainly just because I like it. I also wear the Lindsay because I inherited it and am getting used to it although I'm not a fan of red kilts but it isn't as loud as some.

**Donnie** · 19th March 09, 04:36 AM

Clan tratans= Hay and McDonald. I also have a Confederate memorial and an American Heritage. Can't say what is a favorite!

**Jack Daw** · 19th March 09, 05:33 AM

I'm a MacIntyre, and I have two kilts in the regular weave tartans, the hunting modern and the red modern. In all honesty, my appreciation of the hunting comes and goes, but I VERY much like the red. I only wear the red for formal wear, though. I also have a Buchanan in my father's background, so I have a Buchanan hunting modern, like you. I admit, I do not like the louder Buchanan tartan that is most associated with the clan.

**Expat2011** · 19th March 09, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

Might be worth contacting the following source to see if they can get the KacKirdy made up into a kilt for you. They list it in their tartan list under their 13oz kilt (which is listed at about $238US right now) for a band quality tartan kilt. Not sure if they will be able to get the tartan and make it up for you at that price or not, but worth the email to ask. I do not have any personal experience with them myself, but they are clearly a supplier for pipe bands, and that recommendation is good enough for me at least to consider...

I'll certainly research that link, thanks!

Bill