Celtic Themed Tattoos

**chasem** · 12th February 07, 04:24 PM

I'm not a big fan of tats, personally. Nothing against anyone who is covered in them, it's just not for me. Though I am heavily thinking about getting one at some point. As such, it'd have to be something heavily meaningful.

Here's what I've come up with, to incorporate both my Scottish heritage, and my Christian beliefs:

The standard belt/buckle of the clan mottos. The text reading "Diem Premier Servi" which I've read somewhere is a motto of MacEwen, therefore pulling in both the Scottish side, and the Christian side too. Inside the belt, I'm thinking something like a lion with a crown of thorns on its head. Maybe a cross in the background as well. I haven't figured it out completely yet.

Something like that though, or at least something else equally symbolic.

**Dirka Skene** · 12th February 07, 04:29 PM

This is a design I drew for my husband. I think we're gonna put a shamrock with celtic knots in the petals in the open space in the middle of the cross. I also think we're gonna extend the points on the cross a little further outside the circle.

**ccga3359** · 12th February 07, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by chasem

I'm not a big fan of tats, personally. Nothing against anyone who is covered in them, it's just not for me. Though I am heavily thinking about getting one at some point. As such, it'd have to be something heavily meaningful.

For somebody that's not into tattoos it sounds like you put a lot of thought into custom designing your own! Make sure that if you get one that it is what you truly want. They are for life, and even if removed at a later date you will still carry the scar.

**Dirk Skene** · 12th February 07, 05:17 PM

I have this on my left forearm

**Dirk Skene** · 12th February 07, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

For somebody that's not into tattoos it sounds like you put a lot of thought into custom designing your own! Make sure that if you get one that it is what you truly want. They are for life, and even if removed at a later date you will still carry the scar.

As a "marked one" I must say that is very good advice. I am proud of all of my tattoos. I regret none. But one should really think hard before going under the needle

**chasem** · 12th February 07, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

For somebody that's not into tattoos it sounds like you put a lot of thought into custom designing your own! Make sure that if you get one that it is what you truly want. They are for life, and even if removed at a later date you will still carry the scar.

erm, lemme rephrase. I'm not into having several tattoos, or (in general) the look of a lot of tattoos.

Again, I don't hold it against people who do have several, it's just not for me

**ccga3359** · 12th February 07, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by chasem

erm, lemme rephrase. I'm not into having several tattoos, or (in general) the look of a lot of tattoos.

Again, I don't hold it against people who do have several, it's just not for me

Then be warned tattoos can be addictive (you already show these traits with kilts). It starts with one then you start thinking I should even it out with one on the other arm (leg, whereever). Be aware also that there are people out there that seem to get down right offended at the sight of a tattoo and will voice their displeasure. Although this has much improved in the twenty years that I've been tattooed. You are headed in the right direction in that tats are very personal. You will always have your Scottish heritage and religious beliefs so a tattoo incorporating this makes sense and will help insure that you are always proud to display it. For those who ask me about getting tattooed I tell them to wait 6 months, if they still feel strongly about it then go ahead. In another thread someone suggested getting their design done in henna to see if they are comfortable with wearing it.

**Colin** · 13th February 07, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Then be warned tattoos can be addictive (you already show these traits with kilts). It starts with one then you start thinking I should even it out with one on the other arm (leg, whereever). Be aware also that there are people out there that seem to get down right offended at the sight of a tattoo and will voice their displeasure. Although this has much improved in the twenty years that I've been tattooed. You are headed in the right direction in that tats are very personal. You will always have your Scottish heritage and religious beliefs so a tattoo incorporating this makes sense and will help insure that you are always proud to display it. For those who ask me about getting tattooed I tell them to wait 6 months, if they still feel strongly about it then go ahead. In another thread someone suggested getting their design done in henna to see if they are comfortable with wearing it.

I would say the exact same thing. I started out with one small armband and than have added to that 5 times and built up that upper arm, my other arm has a quarter sleeve, and now my back has had two visits. I was just getting the one though

**Kilted KT** · 13th February 07, 09:48 AM

My cousin was the same way. He had one tattoo on his forearm about 12 years ago. Now he has two full sleeves, and working on a majoy back piece to tie it all together.