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    Matt Newsome gets mention on BBC!

    Our 'own' Matt Newsome has just got a mention on the BBC during the Pope's visit! It stated that he designed the new papal tartan.

    Congratulations, Matt!

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    That was quick! I'm watching the live coverage now, 1,000 pipers in Princes Street playing Highland Cathedral.

    I think the tartan is St. Ninian's (it's St. Ninian's day today). James Naughtie (BBC presenter) sounded a little surprised when he said the tartan "was designed by Matthew Newsome, an American from North Carolina".
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fougasse View Post
    That was quick! I'm watching the live coverage now, 1,000 pipers in Princes Street playing Highland Cathedral.
    Now that would be incredible!!
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    Some wonderful aerial shots of Edinburgh too!

    Yes, Matt got mentioned by name though the first reference to the tartan designer was "an American."

    They even tried to explain the significance of the design.
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    I read the last thread on this subject. Duck and cover y'all.

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    It’s a great pity I missed that coverage live. If anyone spots it on YouTube, be sure to give us a shout!
    My congratulations to Matt on a well designed tartan, entirely appropriate to the occasion.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fougasse View Post
    That was quick! I'm watching the live coverage now, 1,000 pipers in Princes Street playing Highland Cathedral.

    I think the tartan is St. Ninian's (it's St. Ninian's day today). James Naughtie (BBC presenter) sounded a little surprised when he said the tartan "was designed by Matthew Newsome, an American from North Carolina".
    "Highland Cathedral" being the german contribution!

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    Quote Originally Posted by herminator View Post
    "Highland Cathedral" being the german contribution!

    Shalom
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    Quite appropriate for a German pope!
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    Well, how fabulous is that!!!! Congratulations, Matt!!
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    According to the commentators Highland Cathedral was requested by former Cabinet Minister and last Governor of Hong Kong Chris Patton who also had it played at the handover ceremony there.

    The fact that it was written by a German and played for the visit of a German Pope could well therefore be co-incidental.
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