Quote Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome View Post
I had a client order a kilt in this tartan. It would require a custom weave, of course, so I called the mill to order the cloth for the kilt. I was informed by the mill that they could only weave it with permission of "Madam McKerrell of Hillhouse" and they gave me her contact information. I passed that information on to my client.
Charles McKerrell of Hillhouse is an absolute gentleman, but he is painfully shy. Madam McKerrell, who is a charming lady, usually deals with all telephone conversations, hence she is usually the first point of contact for Clan McKerrell matters, including permission to wear the McKerrell tartan.