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28th February 07, 07:18 PM
#17
 Originally Posted by Panache
Chris,
There are some who do not like the tartan because of the association that Scottish regiment had with the British Crown. It and the Royal Stewart tartan are also overly used in the United Kingdom to represent Scotland, and because they have been so heavily commercialized for a variety of products and kilt rentals they aren't seen as special. Still others simply don't like the tartans themselves. I believe that covers everything and there is little need to go further than that.
Hope this answered your question
Cheers
Panache
Some MacDonalds still associate it with the Campbells who conducted the massacre at Glencoe.
Virtus Ad Aethera Tendit
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