Scottish Tartans Museum staff

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Here is a picture of some of the STM staff at the Gatlinburg Games. From l to r, Ronan, Chuck, and our own Matt Newsome! I had a great time chatting with these guys.



And one of Matt by himself:

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Who are those funny looking guys?

Seriously, we all had a great time at Gatlinburg. Ronan's been working at the museum for a few years now and does his best to keep me out of trouble. Chuck's a new volunteer with us this year -- he helps visitors find information, works some as a tour guide, and is also a great handyman!

Because I know you guys are interested, Ronan is wearing the Black MacGregor tartan (a personal variant of the MacGregor tartan he had woven up for himself) in a 5 yard box pleated kilt (he's a big guy!). Chuck is wearing the ancient Cockburn tartan, in a 4 yard box pleated kilt. I'm in a green Harris Tweed, and my vest is MacQuarrie, in the reproduction colors. I'm also wearing a hand knit Hummel bonnet (from Betty Johnson, the lady I wrote about some months back in the Scottish Banner), and who was also there at Gatlinburg this weekend).

Aye,
Matt

[ByDand]

Good looking band of kilted gents! Looks like all were having a good time. Thanks for the photos.

[cloves]

what's the pendant/medal around your neck Matt? *curious*

[M. A. C. Newsome]

It's my medal for the Guild of Tartan Scholars.
http://albanach.org/gts.htm

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Matt,

What does it signify? I wondered about it at the Games, but never asked.