Orkney Tartan?

**John_Carrick** · 24th June 13, 02:20 PM

Went to Orkney last year and did not see this - even in the sole kilt shop. It is nice though.
John

**BoldHighlander** · 24th June 13, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by John_Carrick

Went to Orkney last year and did not see this - even in the sole kilt shop.

Thanks for your first hand observation John. Not meant to be disparaging of others, but somehow that doesn't surprise me.

Originally Posted by John_Carrick

It is nice though.

I agree!

**BoldHighlander** · 24th June 13, 02:30 PM

John, out of curiosity, did you see many kilts being worn in Orkney?

**Carlo** · 24th June 13, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

John, out of curiosity, did you see many kilts being worn in Orkney?

Back in 2008 when I was on Orkney I was the only one in a Kilt.
I was told, that kilts are not that common up there because of their norse heritage.

Little added info because we are always talking about the Lord Lyon having no authority over tartan. The Orkneys had to change their flag because of the court of the Lord Lyon.