We even have our own tartan, but you need a pair of sunglasses to look at it....a black and white, very fine, check!!

I've seen a kilt made up of it....and several Newcastle United football fans have them.
One of my best friends is a Shepherd (surname, not profession), and the Northumbrian tartan is also known as the Shepherd's Check. He has a scarf in it that is quite nice, although I can't talk him into a kilt! <grin>

http://www.northumberlandtartan.co.uk/history.html

And for those who are curious, here is the Northumberland flag:

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/vg/flag.html

(This place sells them!)

Cheers,

Todd