MacLowlife wondering about the high life

[MacLowlife]

Same tartan on a different scale? Two clans, both of which I can claim? What if one is named, say Stewart Campbell, as someone in these parts probably is? Thanks, all
MacL

[Jock Scot]

Same tartan on a different scale? Two clans, both of which I can claim? What if one is named, say Stewart Campbell, as someone in these parts probably is? Thanks, all
MacL

You need to know clan histories extremely well before mixing tartans. For example, mixing Clan Campbell and Clan MacDonald tartans could be dynamite in certain circles---even these days! It is not unknown for two parts of the same clan, with their own tartan, not to be too friendly, on occasion either, so beware! Same tartan, different scale, is fine.

[dowofbuchanan]

You need to know clan histories extremely well before mixing tartans. For example, mixing Clan Campbell and Clan MacDonald tartans could be dynamite in certain circles---even these days! It is not unknown for two parts of the same clan, with their own tartan, not to be too friendly, on occasion either, so beware! Same tartan, different scale, is fine.

that wouldnt be any where near glen coe would it? the subject of my favorite corries tune. i like the tartan waistcoat ... but maybe not the doublet for me.

[Jock Scot]

that wouldnt be any where near glen coe would it? the subject of my favorite corries tune. i like the tartan waistcoat ... but maybe not the doublet for me.

Glen Coe is just part of the Campbell/MacDonald feud that goes back well before the massacre. In fact, whilst the Campbells had minor part to play in that awful affair, the real blame lies elsewhere.

[Asser 1]

Ten years ago I wouldn't have even thought of the tartan on tartan look. Now, I think it is brilliant.

I do think it is for the experienced though or at least the sartorially sound, there is a certain amount of skill in pattern mixing. It is much like pattern mixing(shirt, jacket, pocket square and tie) as discussed in Alan Flusslers book that Ancienne Alliance posted about with the "pocket square" thread.

As Flussler points out in his book Dressing the Man "reward and risk go hand in hand" with pattern mixing. I think this very much applies to mixing two tartans.

[dowofbuchanan]

Glen Coe is just part of the Campbell/MacDonald feud that goes back well before the massacre. In fact, whilst the Campbells had minor part to play in that awful affair, the real blame lies elsewhere.

i know, and the real blame goes to william of orange. also the lord who took the macIan oath of fealty. still a great song by a great group.

[macwilkin]

i know, and the real blame goes to william of orange. also the lord who took the macIan oath of fealty. still a great song by a great group.

Actually, the real blame should go to the Earl of Stair, John Dalrymple, who authorised the massacre as Secretary of State for Scotland.

T.