Hello From Ontario

**EGilbert** · 11th August 15, 06:42 PM

Hey all!

I'm glad to have found an active forum like this one with tons of great content. This past Saturday I attended the Fergus Scottish festival and instantly fell completely enamoured with it all. The games, the dancing, the music, and most assuredly the dress. I am nearly completely Scottish (and English) by heritage, so it was additionally great to celebrate that part of my history.

As for myself, I am pretty much completely new to anything related to any Highland dress. The extent of my experiences is presently this scarf that I bought in Fergus. Being a Gilbert, I naturally had to go for the Buchanan tartan.

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I like the ancient one (pictured) more than the modern one, personally. Essentially what I'm saying is that I have nearly nonexistent knowledge and experience in Highland dress except for a few things I have learned here and there so I am looking forward to learning more about it and building up a wardrobe.

So, a disorganized smattering of facts about me: I am twenty-two, a student, living near Toronto. If all goes well I'll be a student for eight more years or so. I am passionate about writing, reading, art, tea, history. I have been known to sink my entire day into playing board games. I favour great kilts over modern kilts. I own a cat but think I may be more of a dog person. I was disheartened to learn that clan Buchanan is "armigerous" and hence "not what a clan 'ought to be." so I hope to meet some fellow armigerous clan-folk to ease my worried mind.

At any rate thanks for having me. I am greatly looking forward to learning more and building up a wardrobe, not to mention meeting some of you all!

**Kiltedjohn** · 12th August 15, 01:35 AM

Welcome from a Scotsman living in the West Midlands of England. Intrigued by your intention to continue as a student for eight years - sounds a very long haul!

**Spartan Tartan** · 12th August 15, 02:45 AM

from Rhode Island

**ASinclair** · 12th August 15, 04:02 AM

Hello EGilbert!

**Father Bill** · 12th August 15, 04:04 AM

Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"

**PipeFuzz** · 12th August 15, 04:53 AM

Welcome to the tartan horde!

Fuzz

**cck** · 12th August 15, 05:06 AM

from the H.O.T (heart of Texas) - 100+F

**JohntheBiker** · 12th August 15, 05:32 AM

Welcome from Toronto! I am sure that you will find a wealth of information on this site. Take your time and do your research here before making purchases. You'll be happier in the long run.