more & more kilts -- even in Scotland

[Frank]

The Scottish Executive want to know if the establishing of a 'Tartan Day' would have widespread support among Scots (at home and abroad). Ifyou would like to take part in the survey, there is an online questionaire at: -

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=729771712812

I noticed this in the 'Scottish Snippets' email newsletter and even though the survey is aimed at Scots - I would think that all opinions should count..

[Hamish]

OK, I have done my bit!!

[James Martin]

I too have answered the survey

But it sounds as if they want to celebrate a tartan day within Scotland.

That seems rather pointless, unless it is to be just another marketing gimmick;
one question: would a tartan day make you want to visit Scotland at that date ? (approx words).

Scots in Scotland think of tartan either as olf-fashioned rubbish, or something for tourists -- except those that, like ourselves, actually wear it!

Martin,
in frozen France :-(
far from Scotia's shores

[macwilkin]

I too have answered the survey

But it sounds as if they want to celebrate a tartan day within Scotland.

That seems rather pointless, unless it is to be just another marketing gimmick;
one question: would a tartan day make you want to visit Scotland at that date ? (approx words).

Scots in Scotland think of tartan either as olf-fashioned rubbish, or something for tourists -- except those that, like ourselves, actually wear it!

Martin,
in frozen France :-(
far from Scotia's shores

It's already been done -- there is a Tartan Day celebration in Angus, Arbroath, to be exact, to honour the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320:

http://www.scotlandstartanday.com/

http://heritage.scotsman.com/topics....61&id=84182006


Cheers,

Todd

[Hamish]

OK, I have done my bit!!

What I forgot to add here is that I suggested that Tartan Day should be celebrated throughout the United Kingdom, not just in Scotland. Why should those of us living in other areas of this fine Kingdom be denied the colour and spectacle of such a day?

[michael steinrok]

Why not an international tartan day? It pays to think big you know?

[macwilkin]

I don't think anyone is saying that no one else can celebrate Tartan Day; on the contrary. TD is already "international" in some aspects, since it is being celebrated in the US, Canada, Scotland, and Australia & New Zealand --although on a different day, 1 July. The crux of the article and survey is to get more Scots in Scotland celebrating it -- just as a similar drive is being held for an offical St. Andrew's Day holiday to encourage Scots to celebrate the feast day of Scotland's patron saint on November 30th.

However, in order to celebrate, it takes a little bit of work. Get involved with the local St. Andrew's/Scottish/Caledonian Society (or start one!) -- most have some sort of celebration of the day -- or volunteer to help organize one. Some societies will petition the local mayor and/or municipal government to officially recognize TD in their community, usually in a ceremony with a piper, gents and ladies in kilts, etc. Or just wear your kilt and "show the colours" on April 6th.

It won't celebrate itself -- and those of us already involved in Scottish heritage socities need all the help we can get! :mrgreen:

Cheers

Todd

[calmac]

The Scottish Executive want to know if the establishing of a 'Tartan Day' would have widespread support among Scots (at home and abroad). Ifyou would like to take part in the survey, there is an online questionaire at: -

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=729771712812

I noticed this in the 'Scottish Snippets' email newsletter and even though the survey is aimed at Scots - I would think that all opinions should count..

Let alone the Scots it would have my full support and I'm Welsh.

Patrick

[Phil Wright]

Yep. I've added similar notes to ask why it could not include all of the British Isles for example as many other countries enjoy celebrating it. There are many Scots, and those with links who would appreciate some acknowledgement of the history & culture without having to make a trip to coincide with a specific day.

Phil