American in Scotland

[shawhighlander]

So, If you were making a home here for say 6 months or more, stick with one tartan, particularly in the highlands. Nothing would ever be said, but the thought would most certainly be there; "poser", if, you were to wear different tartans.

This is actually much needed information for me, and I appreciate it.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do". I totally agree.

Interestingly, if the 'Scots' and 'Americans' were compared to fine Scotch, I see that the Scottish would be more or less a single-malt and the Americans would be a blend. What I mean is that if you're from Scotland, perhaps you have a much better chance of a solitary traceable bloodline. We Americans are lucky if we can't find 15* or more [*exageration]. Hence the fact of why we might want to wear more than one Tartan.

Take me for instance...I have strong Scottish, German, French and English roots, however, the one that seems to be my calling card or my heart song, would be Scottish (it's in me blood). Furthermore, upon much study I have traced my bloodline to Shaw, MacIntosh, Boyd, Chattan, MacPherson, Forbes, MacDonald, and Johnstone.

As point of fact, I feel that we 'Americans' support *ALL* of our Clan relations with such passion as to be mauled by it. I, myself, hunger for any connection that I can find because it makes me feel alive and have a better understanding for why I do the things I do. Therefore, I tend to want to honor all of the Clans.

...again, I totally agree with your suggestion when in the Highlands.ith:

[Jock Scot]

This is actually much needed information for me, and I appreciate it.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do". I totally agree.

Interestingly, if the 'Scots' and 'Americans' were compared to fine Scotch, I see that the Scottish would be more or less a single-malt and the Americans would be a blend. What I mean is that if you're from Scotland, perhaps you have a much better chance of a solitary traceable bloodline. We Americans are lucky if we can't find 15* or more [*exageration]. Hence the fact of why we might want to wear more than one Tartan.

Take me for instance...I have strong Scottish, German, French and English roots, however, the one that seems to be my calling card or my heart song, would be Scottish (it's in me blood). Furthermore, upon much study I have traced my bloodline to Shaw, MacIntosh, Boyd, Chattan, MacPherson, Forbes, MacDonald, and Johnstone.

As point of fact, I feel that we 'Americans' support *ALL* of our Clan relations with such passion as to be mauled by it. I, myself, hunger for any connection that I can find because it makes me feel alive and have a better understanding for why I do the things I do. Therefore, I tend to want to honor all of the Clans.

...again, I totally agree with your suggestion when in the Highlands.ith:

Our past clan connections are there anyway, whether we choose to remember them or not is another matter. We wear the one tartan,for all sorts of reasons, but that does not mean, necessarily, for one second that the other clan connections are swept aside and forgotten.Its just that ,generally speaking, we choose to wear the one tartan. Its just our way. Oh and cheaper ,of course!

[shawhighlander]

Thanks Jock,
If I'm not mistaken, the tartan was designed for identification purposes, therefore I would see why you would prefer to keep with the tradition even now. I will absolutely honor this advice when I visit my 'ancestral home' in the Highlands.

Cheers,

[Jock Scot]

Thanks Jock,
If I'm not mistaken, the tartan was designed for identification purposes, therefore I would see why you would prefer to keep with the tradition even now. I will absolutely honor this advice when I visit my 'ancestral home' in the Highlands.

Cheers,

If you need any help with planning your trip over then, please do let me know if you think I can be of some assistance.

[shawhighlander]

If you need any help with planning your trip over then, please do let me know if you think I can be of some assistance.

Brilliant! You bet Always good to have a friend there. I have been crossing my fingers to make this July for The Gathering, but actually I hope to live in Scotland and tour my music from there. We'll see where the watercourse leads!

Slainte, Mate!

[beowulf67]

Brilliant! You bet Always good to have a friend there. I have been crossing my fingers to make this July for The Gathering, but actually I hope to live in Scotland and tour my music from there. We'll see where the watercourse leads!

Slainte, Mate!

Jonathan,
I've annoyed the heck out of Jock about my upcoming trip to Scotland and he has been most helpful! And patient.
I'll be taking some kilts but don't know how often I'll be wearing them.

I guess it depends on how many flat caps and pairs of white socks I can get before I go.

[The Barry]

I guess it depends on how many flat caps and pairs of white socks I can get before I go.

LOL.. This never gets old to me!

[Jock Scot]

Jonathan,
I've annoyed the heck out of Jock about my upcoming trip to Scotland and he has been most helpful! And patient.
I'll be taking some kilts but don't know how often I'll be wearing them.

I guess it depends on how many flat caps and pairs of white socks I can get before I go.

Annoy me? Oh come on, its been all good fun as far as I am concerned.I am sorry that I have not got around to some more suggestions for things for you to see on your trip. I thought I would give you a while to digest my suggestions,so far.I know, excuses,excuses! There is more to come.

[Ryan Ross]

If I'm not mistaken, the tartan was designed for identification purposes...

That's a very common misconception. Tartans were designed for fashion (with, perhaps, possible considerations made, now and then, for camoflage). Assigning tartans to clans is a pretty new idea that has really caught on.

[shawhighlander]

That's a very common misconception. Tartans were designed for fashion

Kiltie as charged. I stand corrected. ith: