Originally Posted by
Jock Scot
Matt...I do not doubt your credentials on theoretical and historical knowledge of highland tartans and attire for one second, where I, respectfully, take issue with you is the relevance of that knowledge to a modern Highland Scots attire in the Scotland of today.
Jock, I've been following this thread with interest. My concern is that it is full of rhetoric and not full of examples. Frankly, I have a problem with visualizing what you consider 'modern Highland Scots attire'. Is it jacket, waistcoat, kilt etc like this?
Perhaps if you and some of the other Scots would post photos as examples we would much better understand what is being discussed and be able to contribute in a meaningful way.
As to the relevance of District Tartans to the modern Scot, I accept your comments. However, let me pose a conundrum faced by those of us not in Scotland. My GGF was Roderick McRae from Rogart in Sutherlandshire. He was some 120+ miles from the ancestral home of Clan MacRae and at least the second generation living there. He was dispossessed by the Earl and Countess of Sutherland during the clearances and went to Canada. Presumably, he had some allegiance through a tacksman to Clan Sutherland. If I was to get only one kilt, would you recommend I get a kilt in MacRae tartan, Clan Sutherland or Sutherland District which is distinct from the Clan tartan and dates back to the early 18th century according to Gordon Teall of Teallach?
Brian
In a democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's your Count that votes.
Bookmarks