At the STM...

**Ryan Ross** · 6th April 10, 08:08 AM

As per Matt's request, this is now on the web.

I took a trip up to Franklin last weekend and stopped by the Scottish Tartans Museum.

Lamar Britt, left, is showing off his new kilt in the Rose colored Ferguson Britt tartan.

Matt is proud of his creation as well, and only looks like he's flicking off the camera..

I was left without a prop, but managed to have a good time anyway.

**thescot** · 6th April 10, 08:13 AM

The sporrans alone account for a small fortune.

Nice photo.

**piperdbh** · 6th April 10, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by thescot

The sporrans alone account for a small fortune.

Nice photo.

Where they're standing is right in front of the cash register. Hmmm....

That's a pretty combination of colors in that new kilt. I wish we could the front of it.

**cessna152towser** · 6th April 10, 11:32 AM

Very nice indeed.

**mull** · 6th April 10, 11:47 AM

Love the belts and the bonnets. Are the bonnets availble through the gift shop?

**skauwt** · 6th April 10, 11:58 AM

excellent

whose the guy in the back with the feathers in his cap is he the cashier ?

(sorry i couldn't resist)

i just bought some tartan hose similar to the gent on the left and wasn't sure if they'd go with a my kilt as it doesn't have lots of red in the tartan but that's shown me otherwise
thanks for sharing with us

**tyger** · 6th April 10, 01:08 PM

That is a really great photograph of all 3 of you. Of course I do like the sporrans; however, Matt- that buckle of yours is just outstanding. A neighbor saw your buckle and wants one, and I have decided that I am going to make one for myself. Wish I had been there to see you guys......

**azwildcat96** · 6th April 10, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by tyger

however, Matt- that buckle of yours is just outstanding.

Tyger, your buckles are very nice. I like the more casual square scalloped belt buckles that Ryan and Lamar are wearing too.

Anyone know where to find these?

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 6th April 10, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by skauwt

excellent

whose the guy in the back with the feathers in his cap is he the cashier ?

(sorry i couldn't resist)

That is Dr. D. Gordon Teall of Teallach, Baron of Huntly, who was responsible for the establishment of the Scottish Tartans Museum in the USA. At the time (the museum was established in 1988) he was president of the Scottish Tartans Society. I was hired by the museum in 1997 and got to meet him once on a visit to the US before he passed on in 1998.

The STS is no longer an operational body, but happily the museum which they helped to found under Dr. Teall's leadership in Franklin is still going strong and promoting tartan on "this side of the pond."

(BTW, that portrait was painted by famed kilt historian and retired kilt maker Bob Martin -- a man of many talents!)

**skauwt** · 6th April 10, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

That is Dr. D. Gordon Teall of Teallach, Baron of Huntly, who was responsible for the establishment of the Scottish Tartans Museum in the USA. At the time (the museum was established in 1988) he was president of the Scottish Tartans Society. I was hired by the museum in 1997 and got to meet him once on a visit to the US before he passed on in 1998.

The STS is no longer an operational body, but happily the museum which they helped to found under Dr. Teall's leadership in Franklin is still going strong and promoting tartan on "this side of the pond."

(BTW, that portrait was painted by famed kilt historian and retired kilt maker Bob Martin -- a man of many talents!)

ill be sure to raise a wee glass for him on my next night out