Newby from Southern England

[Ian_G]

Greetings All,

I am delurking after nearly two months membership and having followed many of the discussion threads on this esteemed group.

I cannot claim to be a direct Scottish descendant but am a real mix of Celtic and other ethnicities. My surname is Griffiths and I have traced this back through about seven generations to South Wales from whence many other descendants have migrated throughout the globe. My maternal grandparents’ surnames were Holmes and Andrews. The Andrews I have traced back and appear to come from Scotland, although that is a little difficult to substantiate for sure. The Holmes side appears to come from Ireland with probable Scottish connections but again is a little difficult to be certain. To add to the mix, my paternal grandmother’s name was Sibbons and appears to be descend from Jewish Italian lace makers. When my parents married my maternal grandfather, who I never knew, declared that if they ever had a child it would be a cross between a bull bitch and a window shutter. Thanks Pops, so that’s me!!

I was introduced to Kilt wearing nearly three years ago when invited to a Hogmanay party and a subsequent Burns supper, both informal occasions, where it was suggested that all should attend kilted. Since then I have not looked back and am now the owner of ten kilts, PV I am afraid, would love to own a proper wool one and have promised myself this when I manage to get a job again. I have worn a kilt on many occasions, to work, for evening socials, shopping, attending education and even to sign on for my Job Seekers Allowance. During all these instances I have never received any adverse comments only a few interesting looks. Indeed, at an evening social at the pub I was approached by a Scottish lady who said how pleased she was to see someone wearing a kilt, albeit she looked a little disappointed that I didn’t have a Scottish accent.

So as not to offend anyone, I avoid any Clan tartans and stick to the Stewart tartans, which I believe may be worn by anyone, together with some modern tartans and a Heritage of Wales Cilt to celebrate my surname.

Regards,
Ian

[Chas]

Hello Ian,

Welcome to XMarks from north of you in the middle of Thetford Forest in Norfolk.

Regards

Chas

[Father Bill]

Welcome to the Great Rabble!

[Spartan Tartan]

from Oklahoma--right in the middle of the United States.

[tulloch]

Welcome from just south of New Hampshire in the highlands of Central Massachusetts, USA. Obviously you've some Scottish blood because you have such a strong draw to kilts and such. Good for you brother. Look a little more - maybe district tartans - enjoy!

[McFarkus]

from Chicago

[Jackson]

Welcome from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA!!

[Paul Henry]

Welcome from another Kiltie in the south of England, Kingston upon Thames to be precise!

[O'Searcaigh]

from the highlands of north central Tennessee just west of the colonies

[Grizzly]

Ian
Welcome from another southern UK kiltie, I am only a stones throw away from you in Romsey. Another member Richard is even closer to you in North Baddesley .

I too have Welsh heritage through my father although havent ordered my Cilt yet though. I am currently pursuing my mothers line as a sept of the Cameron Clan but no doubt will be dual Celtic in due course.
Have a great time on here. See you in Asda.