Listing tartans when posting kilt pics?

**zeeew** · 19th August 08, 08:00 PM

Hello all

I would like to suggest that we all try to list the tartan whenever a kilt picture is posted, even if the pic isnt really "about" a tartan, maybe its about a pleating style, or a comparison of kilt makers, etc. I dont know many specific tartans and see many tartans I would like a closer look at, read some info on. In time I will probly recognize more, but I do tend to be a slow learner

**Aldisimo** · 19th August 08, 08:21 PM

I think that's a good idea. Bravo!

**H. Hastings** · 20th August 08, 05:17 AM

I second the motion!

**An t-Ileach** · 20th August 08, 05:55 AM

I third it (?)

**McFarkus** · 21st August 08, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by Aldisimo

I think that's a good idea. Bravo!

Ditto!!!

**cessna152towser** · 20th August 08, 07:03 AM

Depends on the practicality. Sometimes it is difficult to identify all the tartans one photographs at Highland Games, but on the other hand at a Pipe Band Competition, the tartans worn by the various bands are normally stated in the programme.

**Hamish** · 20th August 08, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by zeeew

Hello all

I would like to suggest that we all try to list the tartan whenever a kilt picture is posted, ...................

Actually, I think that is a very good idea. Every one of us is curious about tartans whether they are the subject of a photo or not. All we need to add to our captions is something like "Tartans L to R: ....." and then name them (if we can!). I shall certainly try to do this in future.

Take care,
Ham.

**Marshal Moroni** · 20th August 08, 07:18 AM

Great idea, there are many of us who have given in to the addiction, but have lots to learn.

Marshal Moroni

**kiltedsawyer** · 20th August 08, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Hamish

Actually, I think that is a very good idea. Every one of us is curious about tartans whether they are the subject of a photo or not. All we need to add to our captions is something like "Tartans L to R: ....." and then name them (if we can!). I shall certainly try to do this in future.

Take care,
Ham.

And..........if you don't know the name of the tartan, it might be fun to make one up, like the MacDaft of Bedlam, (an asymetrical tartan of course,) or the Sherman of Atlanta, (lots of reds and yellows,) or even the Lemur of Madagascar,( striped black and white of course.) Someone will jump in and correct you anyway so the mis-information won't get far. Just a thought.

**Carolina Kiltman** · 20th August 08, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by kiltedsawyer

And..........if you don't know the name of the tartan, it might be fun to make one up, like the MacDaft of Bedlam, (an asymetrical tartan of course,) or the Sherman of Atlanta, (lots of reds and yellows,) or even the Lemur of Madagascar,( striped black and white of course.) Someone will jump in and correct you anyway so the mis-information won't get far. Just a thought.

Then there is the Clan MacThrift who ran a savings and loan in the Sandhills of NC a few years back.

I do think is is an excellent idea, in so far as is possible/practical. But one word of caution, false info has a bad habit of developing a life of its own, especially on the internet! So do try to be accurate