Modern vs Ancient?

**creagdhubh** · 17th January 14, 10:15 AM

No protocol at all, mate. It's simply a matter of personal preference and taste; the colour scheme you like the best. Have you seen the Mackenzie tartan, which is such a well-balanced and beautiful sett by the way, in the weathered/reproduction colours (see below)? Very handsome indeed. My great-grandmother's maiden name was Mackenzie, so I have a wee bit of Mackenzie blood in me!

Luceo non uro,

**TheOfficialBren** · 17th January 14, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

No protocol at all, mate. It's a matter of personal preference and taste. The colour scheme you like the best. Have you seen the Mackenzie tartan, which is such a well-balanced and beautiful sett by the way, in the weathered/reproduction colours? Very handsome indeed.

To see this tartan in this colour scheme in action watch nearly any episode of "Monarch of the Glen." Series Regular character Golly MacKenzie (played by Alexander Morton) wore the Mackenzie Weathered tartan (just as Kyle has kindly posted). I am considering a weathered Robertson or weathered Shaw next go - around.

**Baker04** · 17th January 14, 11:14 AM

I have a MacRae weathered tartan kilt and have just ordered another kilt in MacRae Ancient which is the more common . I think both tartans are the same set just one with weathered colors and one Antique. I agree,order the tartan you like best. I like both mine and am looking forward to the Ancient.

**Grizzly** · 17th January 14, 11:21 AM

I love weathered colour schemes on kilts. I have a Cameron of Erracht weathered tartan kilt which IMHO is fantastic. The weathered Mckenzie is lovely too, I believe our own Alex (Cessnatowser) has one and very nice it is too.

**Grizzly** · 17th January 14, 11:23 AM

Oops sorry you said Ancient and I read Weathered, guess I haven't had enough sherry yet!

Pay attention Grizzly you doddery old buffoon!

**416 Rigby** · 17th January 14, 12:19 PM

Thanks, gents.
This is the one I like
ancient mackenzie tartan.jpg

This one is interesting as well. It's the MacKenzie 78th Highlanders from the 1820's evidently.
mackenzie tartan 78th highlanders.jpg

Cool stuff.

**figheadair** · 18th January 14, 02:15 AM

Originally Posted by 416 Rigby

This one is interesting as well. It's the MacKenzie 78th Highlanders from the 1820's evidently.
mackenzie tartan 78th highlanders.jpg

Cool stuff.

Not quite. That looks like MacKenzie from House of Edgar's 'Muted Range'. The 78th of the late 1800 and early 1900s wore Wilsons of Bannockburn's cloth. Wilsons' shades were similar to HOE's but their blue was a truer mid-indigo. Here's an example c1810.

78th - 1810.jpg

**IGA** · 18th January 14, 10:00 AM

I'm surprised no one has suggested this yet, but get both! Or even all 3!

**RockyR** · 18th January 14, 11:28 AM

I did a video on the differences between the color variations if it helps:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjiHj6Tsd50

As has been discussed before on the forum, the color palette of the tartan doesn't affect how formal or informal it is. The accessories (what jacket, what sporran, etc) dress a kilt up or down.

**416 Rigby** · 19th January 14, 09:00 PM

Well I'm no expert, I just said it was 78th Highlanders because this was the description of the tartan in the photo from the Clan MacKenzie Society of the UK:
"Authenticated by world renouned tartan & weaving authority, James Scarlett, a fresh Mackenzie tartan has been discovered, reminiscent of the current “Ancient” colouring but with subtle differences. The material has been woven to match the original piece dated from the 1820s. The white stripe originally thought to have been of silk is woven with partly a cashmere interface."
Whatever the origin, it sure is handsome.