Lochaber Tartan

**English Bloke** · 21st November 08, 03:59 AM

Well said Ted...

**Derek Conley** · 21st November 08, 04:28 AM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

I think you just did, DWFII. It invokes something in your spirit, and that is a strong connection.

**DWFII** · 21st November 08, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

I think you just did, DWFII. It invokes something in your spirit, and that is a strong connection.

Ted,

Well, you're right and I thank you for pointing that out.

Now... if wishes were horses...

I wish I knew where to get about two yards of double-wide 16 ounce...heck, as long as I'm wishing let's make it 18 ounce...Strathmore Mills Lochaber.

Of course, then I have to square the tally with the pot.

And the spirit with the flesh.

**Bugbear** · 21st November 08, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by DWFII

Ted,

Well, you're right and I thank you for pointing that out.

Now... if wishes were horses...

I wish I knew where to get about two yards of double-wide 16 ounce...heck, as long as I'm wishing let's make it 18 ounce...Strathmore Mills Lochaber.

Of course, then I have to square the tally with the pot.

And the spirit with the flesh.

It'll work out.

**Carolina Kiltman** · 21st November 08, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

It is a district tartan:

http://www.district-tartans.com/lochaber.htm

Wilson's of Bannockburn is listed as the source, with a date of 1797.

The STA's notes state that the tartan may have been a Fencibles tartan. Fencibles were the Napoleonic-era equivalent of the Home Guard, with many companies raised across the British Isles in case of a French Invasion. A number of fencible units in Scotland were kilted.

Being a district tartan, a connection to Lochaber would be ideal, but I would daresay anyone could wear it.

Regards,

Todd

Gee, my Clan Crest has a Lochaber pattern battleaxe on it. Does that count?

drool, drool, drool.

**Jock Scot** · 23rd November 08, 08:23 AM

So that's what the Lochaber(pronounced Loch aah ber) tartan looks like. I have lived in Lochaber,one way or another, for 60 something years and have never seen it.

**dowofbuchanan** · 23rd November 08, 05:26 PM

the ancient you showed is a beautiful tartan ... ill have to put that on my wishlist behind the loch lomond district tartan ... not only do i like it but it is historicaly a buchanan possession

**Jock Scot** · 23rd November 08, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by dowofbuchanan

the ancient you showed is a beautiful tartan ... ill have to put that on my wishlist behind the loch lomond district tartan ... not only do i like it but it is historicaly a buchanan possession

I am not being confrontational, but I am intrigued. Could you elaborate on the Buchanan connection with Lochaber? Please.

**Hamish** · 23rd November 08, 05:43 PM

As a minor land owner in the Braes of Lochaber, I feel a close affinity to the Lochaber tartan. For me it is the Muted colours version that I find so very attractive - those in the modern weave being a little too strident for my liking.

Now then, where did I leave my Wish List?

Take care,
Ham.

**dowofbuchanan** · 23rd November 08, 09:22 PM

sorry about the unclear post i was saying i want the loch lomond tartan for that reason the lochaber tartan for the look of it well that and to anger the kilt police ...