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14th August 09, 06:55 AM
#11
 Originally Posted by cajunscot
I'm sorry, but I respectfully disagree Jock, as someone who wears two district tartans: one to honour the land where my immigrant ancestors settled, and the other which is actually my clan tartan.
To myself (and others I daresay) they are hardly irrelevant, but symbols of my pride in my ancestry and the accomplishments of my ancestors in their new country -- soldiers, farmers and educators.
Remember that for those who have no connection to a clan, but rather a connection a geographic location in Scotland, the district tartan is just as relevant.
Respectfully,
Todd
Todd with the greatest of respect, most people, probably, in Scotland and most certainly in the highlands would have no idea what you are talking about when it comes to district tartans. In fact I would go as far as saying that they have little relevance here at all. Sorry.
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