Switzerland Has New Official Tartan.

**Freedomlover** · 24th June 06, 05:19 AM

Check it out: http://www.swissinfo.org/eng/travel/...=1151055195000

**Galloglaich** · 24th June 06, 06:56 AM

That is truly awesome news. My ancestry is mostly Scots, but Swiss, (Irish, & Norwegian) also make(s) an appearance. The Swiss comes from my paternal grandmother, who is probably the most skeptical of my kilted behavior. She's not too harsh (she was a professional seamstress & she really appreciates the fine quality of a well-done job), but she does worry about what other people think. I've pointed out that she married a man of Scottish ancestry, and she has a few Scots in the woodpile herself, so it's only natural that I would develop an interest in the wearing of the kilt. I'd like to have a kilt made in the Swiss tartan, go visit grandma, and explain to her that I'm doing it to express my Swiss pride!

**macwilkin** · 24th June 06, 07:37 AM

I've moved this thread to the heraldry and tartans section.

I like the tartan, especially the "swiss flag" symbolism. Very appropriate, since the Scots and Swiss share a common heritage as the "mercenaries of Europe"!

Cheers,

Todd

**Tattoo Bradley** · 24th June 06, 10:17 AM

Neato.

**Mattg** · 24th June 06, 10:21 AM

That's great! It's a great tartan too!

**GMan** · 24th June 06, 11:28 AM

My Swiss neighbors told me about that this morning, I think it is awesome, tartan and having it official.

**sully** · 25th June 06, 03:27 AM

The German version of the report had an picture of the completed kilt! Strange that it wasn't on the English page.

I somehow managed to miss this report in the Swiss press.

The tartan looks great. I'm going to have to add this one to my list.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 25th June 06, 07:02 AM

Is it just me, or does he look a bit self conscious in his new kilt?

**A Hay** · 25th June 06, 07:13 AM

One branch of my family (Imboden) came from the German speaking part of Switzerland.

It is indeed a fine looking tartan. I'm partial to the reds anyway.

Tom

**Galloglaich** · 25th June 06, 07:51 AM

Wow! The picture of the completed kilt looks sharp & really brings it to life (even if the gent wearing it does look a bit self-conscious). I have to admit, the predominantly red tartans often don't catch my eye as quickly (w/ definite exceptions), but I like this one quite a bit. The symbolism behind the color & sett of the kilt is quite appropriate as well.