Was Tartan ever actually banned?

[davidlpope]

As a history instructor, I feel that it does matter, because the original intent of the service wasn't even to "bless" tartans, given that it was a Presbyterian minister who started it.

As an Epsicopalian, I have no problem with blessing tartans and the families they represent.

Todd,

Excellent point. As a Presbyterian, myself, I am always amazed at how many Presbyterian churches do a "Kirking of the Tartans" observance in which the tartans are "blessed". Knox is positively spinning in his grave!

David

[macwilkin]

Todd,

Excellent point. As a Presbyterian, myself, I am always amazed at how many Presbyterian churches do a "Kirking of the Tartans" observance in which the tartans are "blessed". Knox is positively spinning in his grave!

David

That's why when our St. Andrew's Society holds our annual service at a local Presbyterian Church, we tend to focus more on the Scottish roots of the Presbyterian Church. We rotate between that church and the Episcopal parish I attend, and each service is distinct in terms of liturgy, etc.

T.