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31st July 18, 06:07 AM
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My first was a Clergy Tartan for reasons that may or may not be obvious. I've since sold it to another XMarker since I'm wearing my Sinclairs to just about everything but... occasionally I regret letting it go. 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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31st July 18, 06:14 AM
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My first kilt was a tank in Lamont tartan. My grandmother was a Lamont and I bear the name as my middle name. It was what I consider my family tartan.
If you are a scotch fan, are you aware that there is a scotch whiskey tartan? USA Kilts posted it on their Facebook page a couple of days ago for Scotch Day. I think it is quite striking.
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31st July 18, 06:16 AM
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My first one was a Black Stewart. I chose it because it was one of four tartans offered by Stillwater about 14 years ago! It was the one I liked the best. The one in my closet now is Ireland's National, which I chose because my wife and I'm about to pull the trigger on a County Cavan tartan because that is where her grandfather came from after WWII. Next on the list will be the Marine Dress Blue tartan for my service in the Corps.
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31st July 18, 06:21 AM
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 Originally Posted by Manu
My first one was a Black Stewart. I chose it because it was one of four tartans offered by Stillwater about 14 years ago! It was the one I liked the best. The one in my closet now is Ireland's National, which I chose because my wife and I'm about to pull the trigger on a County Cavan tartan because that is where her grandfather came from after WWII. Next on the list will be the Marine Dress Blue tartan for my service in the Corps.
Simple. Its my Clan tartan, job done. I will wear no other.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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31st July 18, 06:29 AM
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Last edited by Manu; 31st July 18 at 06:32 AM.
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31st July 18, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Manu
Well, the Marine Corps is my clan, biggest and baddest clan there ever was  The other two my wife loves.
Well alright, its your choice and your money. Generally, whilst we could probably have the choice of many tartans, we Highland Scots stick to one tartan. If nothing else its------ errr, ummm, well----- less expensive that way!
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" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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31st July 18, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Well alright, its your choice and your money. Generally, we Highland Scots stick to one tartan.
I'm aware of the Highland practice. If I remember correctly though Jock, I've seen you wearing a couple of different kilts, no? They were both McLeod of Harris, but I believe one was an enlarged sett.
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31st July 18, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Manu
I'm aware of the Highland practice. If I remember correctly though Jock, I've seen you wearing a couple of different kilts, no? They were both McLeod of Harris, but I believe one was an enlarged sett.
Quite right, both the same Clan tartan, one is old and rather tatty now and used for more rugged and casual events and the other is reserved for the more smart events such as weddings. All perfectly acceptable from a Highland Scot's point of view and should I live for another 50 years. , my present smart kilt will take up more casual duties and a new one will deal with the smart events.
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31st July 18, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Manu
My first one was a Black Stewart. I chose it because it was one of four tartans offered by Stillwater about 14 years ago! It was the one I liked the best. The one in my closet now is Ireland's National, which I chose because my wife and I'm about to pull the trigger on a County Cavan tartan because that is where her grandfather came from after WWII. Next on the list will be the Marine Dress Blue tartan for my service in the Corps.
Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Simple. Its my Clan tartan, job done. I will wear no other.
Well, the Marine Corps is my clan, biggest and baddest clan there ever was The other two are for my wife, they make her happy.
Last edited by Manu; 31st July 18 at 06:34 AM.
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31st July 18, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Manu
Well, the Marine Corps is my clan, biggest and baddest clan there ever was
Well let's not get carried away........
"Far better it is to dare mighty things than to take rank with those poor wretched souls who know neither victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt
"Today is your victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men." - Miyamoto Musashi
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