Can someone name this tartan??

[Seaforth Piper]

I'm certain that the kilt is Cameron of Erracht - I'm a little less sure of the plaid though. I'd bet money that the photo was taken from a bus window, and that the piper is a Traveller and a former Cameron Highlander busking for the tourists. 'Traveller' (most get upset if you call them a Tinker - I don't see why, although the term only really applies to those who work in metal) pipers used to be quite shambolic in their dress.

While I was sorting my letters one morning a few months back a fellow 'Postie' (lettercarrier) handed me a postcard of a 'Tink' busking with his pipes, saying 'that looks like you' - it was my Great-Uncle John, who was the last of our family to 'follow the cart'. the photo must have been taken in the early '50's....and I wouldna care to tell him to his face, but he looks like a loosely-tied bag of laundry in the photograph...

Slainte agu Buath na Gillie Caird - Health and success to the Traveller Lad

[Angus]

Well Dave, maybee. Here goes. Lets see if Mike1 knows what hes talking about....(Just kiddin Mike)




Hows Dread say that?? All images go clickity pop.

It's a Matt Newsome Cameron of Erracht 16oz. Lochcarron 6 yard kilt, number 18 of his making. I'd bet money on the kilt you showed is the CoE tartan ,and if the plaid the piper is wearing isn't the same its darn close.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

That is definitely Cameron of Erracht tartan, most likely a regimental kilt and plaid. Any color variations you are seeing are due to the photograph.

M

[ccga3359]

"Can someone name this tartan"

Steve!

[David White]

Thanks folks, for all the help!
Angus, Thanks for posting your kilt pictures, I do like the tartan very much!