Was Tartan ever actually banned?

[macwilkin]

But during the service the Tartans WERE blessed and they raised money. This tradition continues but without the money being raised.

Is your objection that:
A. People have forgot that it started to raise money
B. That Kirkin continues today
C. or something else

I haven't seen a single source that says that Dr. Marshall blessed tartans in 1943. Years ago I wrote the NY Ave. Presbyterian Church and asked if they have any original service leaflets from the first Kirkin's, but I don't remember remember receiving one. I do have some material provided to me by a friend in the Caledonian Society of Baton Rouge, but nothing pointed to the blessing of tartans.

Remember that the word "kirk" means "church" -- by naming it the "Kirkin' of the Tartans", Marshall was calling the clans together to the kirk.

Personally, I love the service -- I just wish the legend had not taken a life of its own.

T,