Jewish Tartan

[macwilkin]

Since Glasgow was/is home to many Jewish immigrants, especially in the Gorbals area of the city, I would recommend the Glasgow district tartan.

Regards,

Todd

[TheKiltedWonder]

Since Glasgow was/is home to many Jewish immigrants, especially in the Gorbals area of the city, I would recommend the Glasgow district tartan.

Regards,

Todd

Interesting! I suppose because of the long-term expulsion of Jews in England followed by anti-semitic statutes, I never really thought about Scotland housing a significant Jewish population. I've learned my new thing for today!

And no, Galician. I am never biased, especially not by his ties to my alma mater/hometown

[macwilkin]

Here is a photo of the 155th Boy Scout Group (1st Glasgow Jewish):

http://www.theglasgowstory.com/image...inum=TGSE00790

Notice all of the kilts in the photo.

The photo is from the Scottish Jewish Archives Center, via www.theglasgowstory.com.

Regards,

Todd

[Galician]

Thanks for the photo! Any idea what became of them? And what tartan are they wearing? It is too hard to pick out any details in a B&W print.

[James MacMillan]

And they look pretty good in their kilts! Several different tartans also!

[macwilkin]

Thanks for the photo! Any idea what became of them? And what tartan are they wearing? It is too hard to pick out any details in a B&W print.

This is the accompanying text on theglasgowstory.com:

The 155th Boy Scout Group (1st Glasgow Jewish) at Garnethill Synagogue, c 1930s.

Founded in 1928, the 155th Scout Group was the first Jewish scout group in Glasgow. It began with fifteen members but numbers soon grew and more Jewish scout groups were set up in other parts of the city.

Many of the boys are wearing kilts as part of their uniforms. To the right, one boy holds the company flag featuring the Star of David just visible on it. The flag on the left appears to be the Union Jack.

Regards,

Todd

[Mr. MacDougall]

As already mentioned, there's an older thread in which this was discussed at some length. I believe IE Scotsman went so far as to actually design a tartan, but I don't think he got as far as registering it.

[Galician]

Thanks, Todd.

Can anyone tell if they are wearing the same tartan?

[Ozman1944]

Blue & white would make a great Jewish tartan; It's the colours of the Israeli flag, as well as the Tallis (Prayer Shawl); Maybe a touch of gold (for the Menorah)?

[kiltedsawyer]

It is indeed hard to make out the tartan in the B&W photograph. The MacLarens have long had a tie to scouting, but it doesn't look like the tartan. My father was an honorary member of Clan MacLaren (because of his scouting experience,) before he ever knew of the geneology.
Respectfully,
David