Who owns (or doesn't own) a kilt in their 'own' tartan?

**Woodsheal** · 11th July 06, 07:02 PM

My 8 yd. trad is in Forde (Irish family) tartan. My great-grandma Ford came over form Ireland in the 1890's....

**beloitpiper** · 11th July 06, 08:03 PM

Yes, Gordon Hunting, Gordon Dress, and soon a Wisconsin (only the second kilt in that tartan to be made)!!!

**Siosal** · 22nd July 06, 07:39 PM

Siosal is Chisholm ...... I have the Chisholm Red Ancient and Red Weather,both 8 yrd 16 oz handmade......next kilts wil be the Chisholm Ancient Hunting & Weathered Hunting

**Scott Gilmore** · 22nd July 06, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Siosal

Siosal is Chisholm ...... I have the Chisholm Red Ancient and Red Weather,both 8 yrd 16 oz handmade......next kilts wil be the Chisholm Ancient Hunting & Weathered Hunting

Pictures! We want pictures!

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

**Tattoo Bradley** · 22nd July 06, 08:06 PM

Yes. Henderson (ancient.) It was the first kilt I bought.
I have full intention of purchasing the Henderson (weathered) as well. Hmm... perhaps it's time to order some swatches in all things Henderson...

District wise: I have the Ireland's National on order from USAK (coming next week.) On the district wishlist: Irish County Mayo (maternal line) and Irish County Limerick (Paternal line.) Also want a New Mexico "Land of Enchantment" state tartan.

The very next kilt (unless I buckle and buy another casual for immediate gratification) will be an 8 yarder in the U.S. Air Force (unofficial) tartan from Kathy Lare. She sent me a swatch and I can't stop staring at it!

**NancyMan** · 22nd July 06, 08:28 PM

I've nothing yet in the family tartan. My mother's grandfather was a Clark. USAK, of course, caries this tartan now- and that's a very strong consideration, based on their rep on this site. In the dim mists of time the Clark tartan was identical with the Clergy, which is widely available. My maternal grandfather was born in Sligo, for which there is a district tartan. As well, there is the Maple Leaf tartan, the B.C. tartan and even the Vancouver tartan to be pondered and desired. I think Rocky will be getting a call from me first.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 22nd July 06, 08:41 PM

I personally REALLY like the clergy/clark tartan :-)

**smaughazard** · 23rd July 06, 09:11 AM

Yes: Kincaid ancient.

**chasem** · 24th July 06, 10:35 AM

I don't. . . yet.

That will be remedied in a couple months after Rocky's special order of MacEwen Muted

**Troy** · 26th July 06, 06:51 PM

The only kilt I have at the moment is in the Cornish National tartan. I have a Cornish surname and was born and raised in a part of Australia that has a avery strong Cornish heritage. Yeah, I know... it's a very 'new' tartan (only been around about 40years) and there is no real historical evidence to show that the Cornish ever wore kilts, but today's innovation is tomorrow's tradition!

My mother (who I never knew) was a Rutherford, and the Rutherfords are a sept on Clan Home, so I'm thinking that my next kilt will be in the Home tartan. (Borders clans admittedly, but hey, this is a forum for peoplke who like kilts, not trews!)

It's only in the last couple of years that I have discovered anything about my mother's heritage, so I'm on a bit of a Scottish odyssey. I've discovered that one of my G-G-Grandmothers was from Paisley, which has a great district tartan, and that I also have ties with the Elliots (another attractive tartan that I may consider). I'm also related to Sir Walter Scott, so I would consider the black & white Scott as a tribute.

I also have a good dose of Irish ancestry (Boyles and Nolans) so the Irish Diaspora tartan or a SWK in Irish Nationa (as a 'cheapie' kilt for gig etc.) could also be considered.

I guess, for me, it's all amatter of finances