Which tartan for Buie (Bowie)?

[davidlpope]

In a desperate bid to bring this back on topic, one can sincerely believe that the Campbell of Argyle tartan is a recognized and authentic tartan for the clan. The reality is that the chief, the Duke of Argyle, has said it is not. My sincere belief that it is does not change the fact that it is not. Does that mean I cannot wear it? Of course not. But if I go about saying "this is the clan tartan" then I would, objectively, be wrong.

I've always thought it interesting that the Duke of Argyll holds such a strong position in regard to a tartan that has historically been worn by Sutherlands, Munros, and Grants, as well as by Campbells; especially considering that most of the historical portraits of Campbell chiefs show them wearing predominately red tartans - not all that different in appearance from the simple red and black checks of the Buie tartan.

Deil's Chiel, I believe you are mistaken on this point. The Black Watch/Government Sett/Clan Campbell/Hunting Grant/Hunting Munro tartan as worn by Sutherlands, Munros, Grants, Campbells, etc. is not the same as the "Campbell of Argyll" tartan that Matt referenced, which the Duke of Argyll has deemed is NOT a Clan Campbell tartan. The "Campbell of Argyll" tartan has alternating white and yellow overstripes and, to my knowledge, has no connection with Sutherlands, Munros, Grants, Campbells, etc.

Cordially,

David

[ShaunMaxwell]

Thanks, Matt and everyone else.

I'm certain that my Buie relations came from Jura, so it sounds as if MacDonald would be appropriate.

Given that, which of the MANY MacDonald tartans? Is there one particularly associated with Jura (MacDonald of the Isles, perhaps)? Or would I be better off just sticking with a more general MacDonald tartan?

I like the look of MacDonald Isles Hunting Ancient from Marton Mills...

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Thanks, Matt and everyone else.

I'm certain that my Buie relations came from Jura, so it sounds as if MacDonald would be appropriate.

Given that, which of the MANY MacDonald tartans? Is there one particularly associated with Jura (MacDonald of the Isles, perhaps)? Or would I be better off just sticking with a more general MacDonald tartan?

I like the look of MacDonald Isles Hunting Ancient from Marton Mills...

When all else fails, the standard clan tartan in the modern colors is the way to go. The general MacDonald clan tartan is the tartan for the entire clan, regardless of where you are from or which branch you may belong to, and is never "incorrect" for any MacDonald to wear. Of course you could wear this tartan in various color schemes, as well.

That being said, if you wanted to wear the MacDonald of the Isles Hunting, ancient colors, I'm sure no one would mind. :-)