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    Question Monarch's Tartan

    I was just watching an episode of Monarch of the Glen. At the end there was a christening scene with all the MacDonalds down by the Loch. Does anyone know what tartan they were wearing? I've seen somewhere there is a MacDonald Tartan that is universal, is that true? If so, what is it called?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiltman
    I was just watching an episode of Monarch of the Glen. At the end there was a christening scene with all the MacDonalds down by the Loch. Does anyone know what tartan they were wearing? I've seen somewhere there is a MacDonald Tartan that is universal, is that true? If so, what is it called?
    Try this:

    http://scotwebstore.com/sr_swhdr_eig...term=MacDonald

    There are too many MacDonald tartans to describe. There are about 70 to 80 alone here. I wear a Traditional Modern MacDonald tank. Not really sure what was on the show but mine is predominently red and green.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiltman
    I was just watching an episode of Monarch of the Glen. At the end there was a christening scene with all the MacDonalds down by the Loch. Does anyone know what tartan they were wearing?
    I believe this to be the MacDonald of Clanranald (Modern Colours) tartan

    I've seen somewhere there is a MacDonald Tartan that is universal, is that true? If so, what is it called?
    Sorry, I cannot help with this one.
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    tartans...

    As Hamish mentioned, Hector wears the MacDonald of Clanranald, but both Archie and Golly wear the standard MacDonald tartan. The latter is an example of someone wearing the tartan of a surname out of loyalty to a Chief. Since Golly Mackenzie is employed as a ghillie, first Hector, and then to Archie, he wears their tartan.

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    Aye, we Macdonalds are a prolific lot.

    Knowing my heritage I've chosen three Macdonald tartans. The Macdonald of Kingsburgh which is as close as I can get to where my ancestors came from, just up the road in Uig. The Macdonald Lord of the Isles Ancient Hunting (I think, many names for it - but love the green on green). And what's sold as the generic Macdonald my most kiltmakers.

    Ain't it nice to have so many choices of tartan and so many cousins?

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    Just for reference - here's the tartan I think Kiltman is talking about...


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    Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot
    As Hamish mentioned, Hector wears the MacDonald of Clanranald, but both Archie and Golly wear the standard MacDonald tartan. The latter is an example of someone wearing the tartan of a surname out of loyalty to a Chief. Since Golly Mackenzie is employed as a ghillie, first Hector, and then to Archie, he wears their tartan.

    Cheers,

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    Ah, but Todd, let's not forget that after Hector is gone, Golly seems to switch to the Weathered MacKenzie tartan (his surname on the show).
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    Golly...

    Quote Originally Posted by Colin
    Ah, but Todd, let's not forget that after Hector is gone, Golly seems to switch to the Weathered MacKenzie tartan (his surname on the show).
    True, Colin. I forgot to mention that.

    T.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colin
    Ah, but Todd, let's not forget that after Hector is gone, Golly seems to switch to the Weathered MacKenzie tartan (his surname on the show).
    I see Tom Baker there what his Character? And the two to the left of Duncan
    Who are they?...Sorry for the hi jack
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    Quote Originally Posted by Freelander Sporrano
    I see Tom Baker there what his Character? And the two to the left of Duncan
    Who are they?...Sorry for the hi jack
    Tom Baker is Donald MacDonald (no, I am serious). He played Hector's younger brother who returns to Glenbogle in series 6. On the left of Duncan are Ewan (joined in series 5) and Jess (Golly's daughter).

    Back to the topic...

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