Having difficulty Deciding...Let's Vote!

**McMurdo** · 14th February 09, 10:02 AM

Rob
You obviously have a Douglas connection, my question is what is the connection to the Murray of Athol? If you just like the tartan, thats cool but I'd go for the one I had a stronger connection to.

**puffer** · 14th February 09, 11:03 AM

I voted for the "Murray" This one of the ones I am "considering" for Day wear

Puffer

**Rob Wright** · 14th February 09, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Rob
You obviously have a Douglas connection, my question is what is the connection to the Murray of Athol? If you just like the tartan, thats cool but I'd go for the one I had a stronger connection to.

There is a connection, I have been in contact with some Murray cousins in Australia for some time now.

Thanks for all the votes and comments folks, keep them coming, I do enjoy the varied views.
Rob

**McMurdo** · 14th February 09, 11:16 AM

In that case Rob, then I say go for the Murry of Athol, as it would allow you to branch out with your tartans and connections. Also the weathered colours are simply wonderful.

**vmac3205** · 14th February 09, 12:29 PM

Dark Douglas is very striking and will indeed go with many things, esp. evening wear.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 14th February 09, 12:36 PM

I vote for Dark Douglas...like vmac3205, my first thought was that it is a very striking look and a bit unique. It is great!

**raibeart_dubh** · 14th February 09, 12:38 PM

Murray of Atholl Weathered is my vote. Great looking tartan. Now you have me wanting one!

**WClarkB** · 14th February 09, 12:46 PM

Murray of Atholl Weathered
understated but not austere

**Tatonka** · 14th February 09, 01:42 PM

I am siding with Rex on this one.

**ForresterModern** · 14th February 09, 01:49 PM

I have a Black Isle tank, which I believe is the same tartan as commonly referred to as the Dark Douglas. The tartan pattern is extremely subtle as the only color difference is basically between black and a very slightly lighter shade of black, such that the tartan pattern is really only visible in decent light. I love it as it doubles as a basic black while also being a tartan in the right light. It is NOT the same as the Shadow tartan, however.

Picture in dark light where tartan is practically invisible:

Picture in overcast daylight:

Picture is bright sunlight:

I also have a weathered Macdonald but no pictures. The black is beautiful if you have a taste for it.