Leg Tattoos to go with a Kilt

**Riverkilt** · 10th March 07, 10:32 PM

Actually, haven't had any leg work done. Didn't want to be too over the top at work in the summer when I wear my hose pushed down.

And, am still waiting for my copy of the Clan Donald book with the eagle and the boat on the cover that I like for a tat. Usual Amazon delay on new books.

Would like to see what you did Arlen.

For my branch of the Macdonald Clan I think the cross should be replaced with a longneck.

Ron

**djweso** · 11th March 07, 04:49 AM

I have a good friend, who is a full time kiltie. He's not on here. But his leg tattoos are of "Where the Wild Things Are." It was his favorite book a kid and he is a children's librarian. They are some of the best tattoos I've ever seen. He rarely wears tall socks/hose so that he can show them off. They are a show stopper. Not the best picture, but the best I've taken of them.

I am going to get my first tattoo next week. Its a birthday present from my wife. Its a sgian dubh with sort of a tribal knot inspired handle. My wife has a matching one on her back (so that it looks like she has a knife stuck in the waisteband of her pants). My colors are going to be different than hers but otherwise it will be the same.

**Arlen** · 11th March 07, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

And, am still waiting for my copy of the Clan Donald book with the eagle and the boat on the cover that I like for a tat. Usual Amazon delay on new books.

Would like to see what you did Arlen.

Ron

Hey Ron.
Well, here's a basic idea of what I did and a few images. (Hope you don't mind an image heavy reply.)

I took this crest...

Had the tattoo artist change it to this...

An the end result was this... (Bad image taken a few years ago.)

In a while when I have some spare cash, I plan to get a buckler added around it. It's defeinately the tattoo that means the most to me.

I have 8 tattoos in total. A large leg tattoo shown below, and a few pictish designs on my forearm. Maybe they'll give you some ideas.

**Riverkilt** · 11th March 07, 08:24 AM

Nice ink Arlen,

Thanks for the pics.

The ship and eagle crest you evolved is pretty much the design on the Clan Donald book bookjacket that I'm waiting for.

Ron

**Arlen** · 11th March 07, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Nice ink Arlen,

Thanks for the pics.

The ship and eagle crest you evolved is pretty much the design on the Clan Donald book bookjacket that I'm waiting for.

Ron

Thanks.
The crest is a nice one, and it felt good to have one that didn't involve a cross.
I hope when you get to see the book jacket you like the design as much as I do.

**PiobBear** · 11th March 07, 08:45 AM

I considered this one; my wife says that the resemblance is striking:

**ccga3359** · 11th March 07, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by PiobBear

I considered this one; my wife says that the resemblance is striking:

Is that one of those MacAtee's

**RockyR** · 11th March 07, 09:39 AM

Here's a pic that's about 2 years old and is sortta small, but gives you the idea. BTW... I have another crest on my OTHER calf:

**Dreadbelly** · 11th March 07, 09:55 AM

OH THE HUGE MANATEE!

Sorry.

**mudd** · 11th March 07, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Arlen

I have 8 tattoos in total. A large leg tattoo shown below, and a few pictish designs on my forearm. Maybe they'll give you some ideas.

I really like those Pictish designs. That's the kind of thing I have been thinking of; a few images like those in select places. I'm also interested in Norse images.
Thanks for the pics.