Kilted Carolina Vacation

**Mael Coluim** · 16th July 10, 07:04 PM

A display of weaponry

The London Scottish Display

My mother's uncle Capt. James Robertson had been with the Kings Regiment, Liverpool from 1917 to 1950. The Kings had a kilted regiment called the Liverpool Scottish that wore the Forbes tartan.

Before I knew it, the time was 4:30 PM. The time had flown. A trip to STM is a necessity to those in love with kilt and tartan! My thanks to Matt and Rowen for making the trip memorable and very enjoyable.

**Mael Coluim** · 16th July 10, 07:46 PM

Rowan at the STM had suggested for me to go to the Cherokee to see the museum. It was very poignant.

Afterwards, I took the Blue Ridge Parkway to Silva for lunch.

Later in the afternoon, I returned to Franklin to try the local brews at the Rathskeller Coffee Haus and Pub. Now remember I am kilted. As I walk in the bar server asks, “a Scottish ale?

Aye, lassie I reply.

What brewery is it from I ask?

She replies

Belhaven, the cream of Scottish ales in Franklin I exclaim! I am ecstatic!

Excellent recommendations, Rowan!

More to come - Onward to Grandfather Mountain!

**BoldHighlander** · 17th July 10, 04:07 PM

Another wonderful set of photos Ern!

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

A trip to STM is a necessity to those in love with kilt and tartan!

On my "must do/see" list one day!
I have a number of ancestors from North Carolina (including Cherokee), and I've always wanted to visit the region.

Thanks for sharing your trip!