Lochcarron Culloden Ancient/ Has anyone had a kilt made in this tartan?

[thehighlands4me]

In the process of choosing the tartan for my new kilt. 11 swatches on order from Lochcarron, 16 oz. Strome. Culloden Ancient is one of the tartans being seriously considered, and may even be the front runner. Was wondering, has anyone here had a kilt made in this tartan? If so, are you pleased with your choice? (Inquiring minds want to know). I already own Henderson Weathered and Henderson Ancient kilts in Lochcarron Strome 16 oz., looking for a little something different from Henderson tartan, perhaps. Note; I'm not looking for additional suggestions please, already have enough to choose from here, lol! Also being considered are Holyrood Modern, Loch Lomond, Scottish Odyssey, Smith Modern (maternal blood line), Spirit of Scotland Ancient, Auld Scotland, Thompson Red Ancient, Thompson Blue, Urquhart Broad Red Modern (the last three from maternal side of family as well). I Also may be considering, wait for it...... Isle of Skye, for those keeping count of the swatches. I almost feel like I have to own an Isle of Skye kilt at some point, just may not be right now! But who knows? Anyway, all Lochcarron Strome 16 oz. (I like the Strome tartan very well, and look to stay with it for a while). I know, all over the place, right! I believe I will be better positioned to make an educated decision (however it's debatable on the educated part of that statement), after I physically have the swatches in my hands. Just thought I would throw it out to the rabble for your opinion. Not that this is relevant, (or maybe it is), I'm not a petite fellow, a Gentlemen of Substance, and then some! Your thoughts and comments are encouraged. Thanks.

[SoCalScotsman]

I too am considering a few of these tartans (Scottish Odyssey, Smith Modern, etc.). Would you mind posting a few pictures of the swatches, when you do receive them? I'm sure I'm not the only one itching for some pics.

[thehighlands4me]

SoCalScotsman, will do so when I receive the swatches. Hope to have them by the end of next week. It's really difficult choosing without seeing the tartans personally. Ordering the tartan swatches is an expense that I feel comfortable in investing in, in order to choose the proper tartan for my taste. Pictures to come, so please stay tuned.

Cheers

[figheadair]

[FONT=georgia]In the process of choosing the tartan for my new kilt. 11 swatches on order from Lochcarron, 16 oz. Strome.

By all means choose this version if it takes your fancy but you may be interested to know that its colouration is historically at odds with the original coat.

[thehighlands4me]

By all means choose this version if it takes your fancy but you may be interested to know that its colouration is historically at odds with the original coat.


Figheadair, can you elaborate further please? Are you saying that this particular variation and mill is "historically at odds with the original coat", or all current producers of this tartan "historically at odds with the original coat"? Please advise. Thanks

[Highlander31]

By all means choose this version if it takes your fancy but you may be interested to know that its colouration is historically at odds with the original coat.


Figheadair, can you elaborate further please? Are you saying that this particular variation and mill is "historically at odds with the original coat", or all current producers of this tartan "historically at odds with the original coat"? Please advise. Thanks

Peter (Figheadair) has examined the original Culloden coat, and determined what the tartan's correct colors and thread count were.

Matt Newsome of New House Highland has made kilts from the original Culloden 1746 tartan. This link shows one of them: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ve-made-73873/

The tartan as registered with The Scottish Register of Tartans. http://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tar....aspx?ref=5495

Culloden 1746.jpg

[thehighlands4me]

Please excuse my lack of knowledge pertaining to the 1746 Culloden tartan. Thank you Highlander31 for the schooling, much appreciated. I now have a better understanding of things pertaining to this tartan. Again, thanks to all.

[Jock Scot]

Now, I think, that has all been clarified to the OP's satisfaction, perhaps Peter can remind us------OK me----- how the tartan came to be known as the "Culloden" tartan?

[Pleater]

I used to have a lot of problems with a technician who - it turned out - was colour blind.

It was fun when he brought along things he was working on and they were just way off with the colours - he'd never been tested or questioned about possible problems. The whole department was tested in the end and there were a couple of men with different colour recognition problems.


Some people really do see colours differently and cannot differentiate between what to others are very different colours.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Father Bill]

Some people really do see colours differently and cannot differentiate between what to others are very different colours.
Anne the Pleater :ootd:

Aye. red / green colour deficiency in males is apparently the most common colour "blindness" and one that I have. When I was a classroom teacher, I had taught my kids to correct me as necessary"

Me: "Take the purple book..."
Kids (interupting): "Blue, Sir."
Me (with a grin): "Take the blue book..."

It was a kindness that I taught them to use with appropriate quiet good manners.

Gee, I loved the kids!