The Scottish Tartans Authority has a new program for fund raising that is actually pretty cool. They have a "Kilt Passport" for sale on the site for a minimal charge. I know that this has been mentioned before, but I have a few of them in-hand, and they're a FANTASTIC idea.

The little blue book looks like a passport, and has pages for your kilt's origin, the specifics on the make and tartan, and a section for events and experiences that the kilt has been to. It's meant to go with the kilt as it's handed down to future generations.

I don't think it's necessarily for kilts that are made of materials that won't stand the test of time, or designs that are "fly-by-night". It IS, however, a great diary or register for the "Tanks" that we have. My 18 ounce Irish National from Edinburgh will have one... along with a picture from the wedding. My son will eventually have the kilt, and a complete record of it. Years from now, there will be a picture of the wedding, and notes of all the Barleyjuice conterts, TV appearances, and events that it went to.

I can HIGHLY recommend the Kilt Passport for those who really want to pass the kilt and it's history on to future generations.