Scottish Tartans Authority website

**Robin** · 8th January 06, 06:23 AM

I became a member of the STA, but I think it's a bit of a rip off...they didn't update their website since June or July...including the members only pages. The shop is buggy as hell (member login for the shop is not working, so no discount). No membership lapel badge...no car window sticker (for what's worth)...didn't receive anything.

I emailed the STA about this early December and received a nice reply...but nothing changed...and nothing received.

Not very professional...

**Luke MacGillie** · 8th January 06, 06:41 AM

I think its a great org, but the membership bennies are not for everyone, IE joe macsmoe the kilt wearer might or might not be interested in the members only data for the tartans. Im quite happy with my membership. I joined in Sept and in Nov the package came. The pin was busted due to rough handling by the post office, but no big deal.

Originally Posted by Robin

I became a member of the STA, but I think it's a bit of a rip off...they didn't update their website since June or July...including the members only pages. The shop is buggy as hell (member login for the shop is not working, so no discount). No membership lapel badge...no car window sticker (for what's worth)...didn't receive anything.

I emailed the STA about this early December and received a nice reply...but nothing changed...and nothing received.

Not very professional...

**Robin** · 8th January 06, 06:46 AM

Without any updates it's a bit of a dead duck

**Luke MacGillie** · 8th January 06, 07:02 AM

OK Ive had a bit of coffee now,

Unless your a weaver or a historian its probably not everyone's cup of Tea 8-)

Its a great org, and worth supporting. If you dont need access to historical data or thread counts I would suggest just donating 10 bucks or something of the sort.

**Robin** · 8th January 06, 07:08 AM

I agree, but they must keep it upto date...the monthly "Tartan Herald" for instance...last issue is 6 months old now

**macwilkin** · 8th January 06, 09:47 AM

I've never had any problems with the Scottish Tartans Authority. When I joined my membership packet came very quickly. The information alone on the web site is very good for the articles dealing with the history and traditions of tartan and kilt-wearing.

Todd