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  • Dark Douglas

    24 32.43%
  • Murray of Atholl Weathered

    50 67.57%
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    Although I do like both, I like the Murray of Atholl more. My reason, I just simply find it more pleasing to my eye and has mentioned, it is simply a beautiful tartan. Also with the connection you have to it, the sense of pride you would have every time you wear it. The history behind it. You will find it will go with a good lot as well. I say Murray of Atholl, a splendid choice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Panache View Post
    If you already have a weathered tartan kilt (the muted colors are so wonderful for day wear) then the Dark Douglas is dramtic and would work very well for formal / evening wear
    While I'm quite partial to the Murray -- and would certainly choose it for myself -- I think Jamie makes a very good point, so I vote for the Dark Douglas.

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    To my mind the Dark Douglas is dark, too dark. It might just be the swatch and my computer but I can't see enough contrast. Will the pattern be discernible from any distance or will it look like just one colour. If the pattern is not discernible, then what's the point - why not just get a single colour kilt?

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    Douglas all the way!

    Well, what did you expect me to say?

    Jamias Arriere!!
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    voca me cum benedictis." -"Dies Irae" (Day of Wrath)

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    I am a big fan of weathered tartans, so having a second would not be a problem to me.

    Brian

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende View Post

    Besides, I would have trouble saying "Atholl" with a straight face.

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    Why not? The Atholl Highlanders have a long and proud history in service to the Duke, and many of its members were veterans of the Scottish Horse Yeomany Regiment, which has seen service on many a foreign field since the Boer War.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
    Why not? The Atholl Highlanders have a long and proud history in service to the Duke, and many of its members were veterans of the Scottish Horse Yeomany Regiment, which has seen service on many a foreign field since the Boer War.

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    Todd
    Of course they do. Must you always be so quick to take offense?

    If it helps, here is the Murray of Atholl tartan that I think is a better choice.



    And I wouldn't want to be on the business end of that firearm, either.

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    Of course they do. Must you always be so quick to take offense?
    Apologies if I implied that I was offended; I wasn't. Believe me, I know where you're coming from, as my clan's surname has a very different (and vulgar) connotation in popular speech. I've actually had people make jokes about it, but I will not bow to it.

    T.

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    Let us shake hands on it then, I'll try harder not to be so campy.

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    Go0 for the black Douglas a nicer tartan than any

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