What tartans are "Notable"?

**OC Richard** · 17th February 13, 07:18 AM

Doesn't Drummond of Perth date to 1715? Or is that not true?

**figheadair** · 17th February 13, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

Doesn't Drummond of Perth date to 1715? Or is that not true?

Unlikely - see here.

**Sir Didymous** · 1st June 13, 11:57 PM

As the only occupational tartan, I think Clergy should get some consideration.

**Jock Scot** · 2nd June 13, 02:53 AM

Originally Posted by rmccool

Is it inappropriate to point out that the Scots - including those of us of Scottish descent - have never lacked for black sheep?

Oi, I resemble that remark!

**CMcG** · 2nd June 13, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by KD Burke

I agree that verifiably OLD tartans are cool. Aside from the previously mentioned Culloden, and Black Watch, the only very old one that I am aware of is MacDonald of Kingsburgh.

What others would you suggest?

How about the Ulster tartan?

It is notable for being old (16th or 17th century) and also for being discovered in Ireland.

**RockyR** · 4th June 13, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Didymous

As the only occupational tartan, I think Clergy should get some consideration.

Not quite the ONLY occupational tartan... there are a couple tartans for Firefighters and Law Enforcement (Which I'd also suggest adding)

Since the OP is dealing with a St. Andrew's Society in the US, I'd also suggest the tartans for the branches of the military:

US Army
Leatherneck / USMC
US Navy / Edzell
USAF
Coast Gaurd

**Liam** · 4th June 13, 08:21 PM

Pleased to see that my Clan 's tartan - MacDonnell of Keppoch is of the "notable" tartans, however I would suggest what is considered "notable" is likely a subject of considerable debate, but since it is your local Society making up the definition, I'd suggest you leave it to them to define what they consider "notable".

**BCAC** · 5th June 13, 01:38 AM

One could possibly say that any tartan was "notable" to someone, somewhere.

**KD Burke** · 5th June 13, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Since the OP is dealing with a St. Andrew's Society in the US, I'd also suggest the tartans for the branches of the military:

US Army
Leatherneck / USMC
US Navy / Edzell
USAF
Coast Gaurd

I quite agree!

I also happen to be a member of our local SAMS post. Two years ago Post 131 donated banners in the military tartans to the St. Andrew's Society collection. Unlike the clan tartans, which have the name embroidered in white, the military tartans are embroidered in gold thread.

In a recent thread on tartan flags, I posted these photos of the St. Andrew's Society banners. Even with both photos this is only about half the collection. It does give an idea of how they look when displayed , though!

**KD Burke** · 5th June 13, 03:24 AM

Originally Posted by Liam

Pleased to see that my Clan 's tartan - MacDonnell of Keppoch is of the "notable" tartans, however I would suggest what is considered "notable" is likely a subject of considerable debate, but since it is your local Society making up the definition, I'd suggest you leave it to them to define what they consider "notable".

As an officer of the Society, it is within my purview to make suggestions for future acquisitions. Hence the original post. I'm looking for tartans of more than ordinary significance to add to our collection.