A tartan among us

[Grae]

A traditional tartan worn by people who did not belong to a Clan, especially in the borders / lowlands was the Shepherds Check. I am surprised this is not promoted as much as other universal and new designed tartans . It is also seen as Shepherds check, burns check (a variation) and Northumberland. Predominantly black and white but very traditional and authentic ( remember the Falkirk Tartan?).

I was reminded of this when reading of a fellow from Galloway who in his University days in the 1930's stated wore the Shepherd check kilt, even when he went to the highlands. I guess that was before the onset of new designs for all the districts (e.g. Galloway red and green both attractive and I think designed in the 1930's ). An added bonus is at the moment that check is now all the rage in fashion circles.