Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
I know there's a good tradition in wearing that much tartan, but to me it's simply too much. I may be crucified for this opinion, but it borders on absurd-looking to me with such a bright/bold tartan, and in such broad expanses of area. In older portraits (mainly from Jacobite times) it seems to look more appropriate, though, and I suppose this is because the tartans were more complex, and the pattern was 'broken up' by the wearing of a plaid.
In lieu of my hammer and crucifixion nails (where did I put those anyway?), I'll let you off with a stern glare... ;) and assume that you overlooked the fact that this is not just anybody wearing the "Red&Black MacGregor"... this is THE MacGregor. And after our clan has been hunted with Campbell dogs and bounty hunters and scurrilous government agents, we're still MACGREGOR DESPITE THEM!!! (insert appropriate gestures here). Just to give you another perspective on the matter...

UP THE M'GREGOR!!! ARD CHOILLE!

Good bit about the beard, though. I hadn't realised they were no longer in vogue... go figure.