Freshly Kilted in western NC

**Big Paul** · 29th January 06, 07:17 PM

Welcome to the forum!

**GMan** · 29th January 06, 08:54 PM

Another WELCOME from Colorado. You definetly found the right place to hang your kilt.

**GlassMan** · 29th January 06, 08:56 PM

I spent 4th & 5th grade in North Carolina. Cool place to live, beautiful fall colors. Welcome to XMarks and to our common addiction.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 30th January 06, 05:22 AM

Welcome! Since you are from Montreat, I am sure you are familiar with the Montreat Pipes and Drums -- a very good pipe band.

There is a lot Scottish happening in your area -- a short drive away from the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, the Foothills Highland Games in Hendersonville, plus all the other Games in NC, TN, and GA that are close to you.

Have you been to see the Scottish Tartans Museum in Franklin, yet? If you are not familiar, you can learn a lot about the history of the kilt in the museum, and our gift shop can help supply anything you need to wear with your kilt.
www.scottishtartans.org

Drop in if you ever get out this way!
Aye,
Matt

**Cawdorian** · 30th January 06, 05:56 AM

Tartan Kilter, welcome from another of your neighbors across the border in North Georgia. The Sr. Pastor (he's a real Scot) at our church spent part of last summer at Montreat as well, I've never been there, but I hear nothing but good things about Montreat.

**mddock58** · 30th January 06, 06:53 AM

Welcome from north of the Mason-Dixon Line!

**davedove** · 30th January 06, 07:02 AM

And welcome from JUST south of the Mason Dixon line.:-)

**Tartan Hiker** · 30th January 06, 07:08 AM

Thanks everyone for the welcome.

Matt...a trip to the museum has been planned for months now...just looking for a free day! I've been enjoying the Montreat Pipes and Drums for 20 years now. My 15 year old son is now on the practice chanter and hopes to be able to join the band some day. I'm not musical enough, and don't need another expensive hobby. ;)

Jim... I heard him speak several times last year. Very dynamic, beautiful accent. The rumor was that he had several marriage proposals before he left.

Ah, those pent-up Presbyterians.

**MacMullen** · 30th January 06, 07:20 AM

Welcome from the UP of Michigan!

When you get the sgian dubh back make sure to post pics of your handiwork! There are a lot of us on here that like to make our own accessories and we're always looking for encouragement and ideas.