X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.
|
-
30th July 08, 08:47 AM
#11
Being adopted, I never knew what my ancestry was. You could say I "chose" to consider myself Scottish, but it's not how I saw it. I just knew that Celtic music stirred my heart, that Scottish history always held my interest, and that I always wanted to wear a kilt. So when I finally came down to buying one, I kind of "chose" a clan too, picking the Gordon tartan because it was a great looking kilt.
Was it the right thing to do? It's debateable. I picked the off the peg kilt that fit me and looked nice, and I've worn it proudly since.
Since then I've found my biological father and discovered that I am indeed primarily Scottish. My father's last name is Harper, a sept of the Buchanans, so when I invest in a formal 8-yarder here eventually, that will absolutely be the tartan I buy.
In the ring, I stick to fashion tartan Sportkilts, because I'm playing a character who isn't really "me."
-
Similar Threads
-
By Robinhood in forum General Kilt Talk
Replies: 15
Last Post: 1st April 09, 08:28 AM
-
By Southern Breeze in forum General Kilt Talk
Replies: 8
Last Post: 13th April 06, 06:33 AM
-
By Anthony in forum Kilt Advice
Replies: 47
Last Post: 18th November 04, 07:24 AM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks