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5th February 20, 07:18 AM
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 Originally Posted by MichiganKyle
I've seen some people say that the Isle of Skye tartan is universal. It certainly looks nice. I know it's modern, but so are a bunch of restricted tartans. It's classified as a district tartan, but it's much newer than the "district" it represents. So I guess I'm wondering (from an appropriate use standpoint): is officially-licensed Isle of Skye considered a universal tartan, or is it generally only considered proper for people who reside in or have ancestry from Skye itself?
A bit late on this one. As far as I am aware the Isle of Skye is a rather nice fashion tartan and as such is universal and the name is just a name, although usefully chosen from a commercial point of view, that is coincidental rather than for specific area. I think a weaving company used to have exclusive rights to it, but I think, that licence has now lapsed.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 5th February 20 at 07:23 AM.
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13th February 20, 08:37 AM
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Not sure if this is "official" IOS tartan but I did pick it up when I was in Uig last year:
A great trip and looking forward to taking another bunch of Estonians up to Mull and Skye again this summer...
Last edited by Tomo; 13th February 20 at 11:59 PM.
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28th February 20, 06:55 AM
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Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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Bit of a miss lining up the pattern there on the girls mac. Looks a bit patchwork.
Hence the below £11 price.
IOS is a beautiful pattern. I would love to have some in the closet.
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So, this thread brings up a subject that I have long wondered about, that is wearing other tartans. I read the difference between modern, ancient, weathered in another thread with great interest. It was very helpful. I love my Buchanan, but the modern is quite YELLOW!
Is there a reference point on-line where one may learn if a tartan is restricted or universal?
So many plaid clothes that I see are Stewart, Gordon or Blackwatch. I've seen MacBeth, Fraser and Lindsay as well. And then there's the brutally ugly plaids that I would not even use to stop arterial flow, mostly from Asia and the sub-continent.
I get the feeling that Blackwatch is universal, as it is not a family name. But it occurs to me that it could be considered bad form for a Buchanan and Carmichael as I am to wear a lovely Stewart shirt, no matter how much I like it or how available it is. Is this correct?
I love the Scottish National and the Spirit of Scotland, Scotland Forever, Scottish Odyssey and some of those meant for all of us to wear.
Last edited by PinellasPaul; 12th May 20 at 08:56 AM.
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Originally Posted by PinellasPaul
It was very helpful. I love my Buchanan, but the modern is quite YELLOW! But I know that was Scotland's first dye.
I'm not sure how anyone can possibly know that.
Is there a reference point on-line where one may learn if a tartan is restricted or universal?
No there isn't.
I get the feeling that Blackwatch is universal, as it is not a family name. But it occurs to me that it could be considered bad form for a Buchanan and Carmichael as I am to wear a lovely Stewart shirt, no matter how much I like it or how available it is. Is this correct?
The Black Watch/Government tartan is now widely considered a universal tartan and there is no reason you should not wear it. Just don't claim you were in the Black Watch.
Last edited by figheadair; 12th May 20 at 05:57 AM.
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Originally Posted by PinellasPaul
I love my Buchanan, but the modern is quite YELLOW!
Buchanan in Ancient colours and Weathered colours is far more pleasant, I feel.
Here's Buchanan Weathered
Something else to consider is the symmetrical version of Buchanan
About Spirit Of Scotland, when I saw photos of it I thought it looked very nice, but when I saw a fellow wearing a SOS kilt it was so dark it just looked like a dark purple kilt from a distance. Spirit Of Scotland ancient is nicer I think, though once again the pattern is subtle and from a distance it sort of looks like tweed that would be used for a jacket. It would be perfect for a full tweed kilt suit.
Last edited by OC Richard; 12th May 20 at 06:05 AM.
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Last edited by PinellasPaul; 12th May 20 at 08:50 AM.
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Originally Posted by OC Richard
About Spirit Of Scotland, when I saw photos of it I thought it looked very nice, but when I saw a fellow wearing a SOS kilt it was so dark it just looked like a dark purple kilt from a distance.
I have an SOS kilt. The pictures I saw of it online looked very colorful. When I got it, I must confess I was a little disappointed in how dark it is. The color is very subtle, especially indoors, and is very dark. But get it out into bright sunlight and it looks quite nice.
I get this kilt pin for it, and I think it looks quite nice (I've actually had it commented on):
https://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/shop/h...stle-kilt-pin/
Spirit of Scotland would definitely be one I'd recommend to people who are coming from a background with utility kilts and are not too sure about wearing tartan - it's very subtle and understated.
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