Scot or not? Who really cares?

[pbpersson]

For those that are so inclined, there are at least 6 American Tartans (designated for all Americans) and at least 10 Canadian Tartans. These are most particularly intended for individuals with no specific Scottish or Irish clan affiliation as well as those wishing to show National Pride. There are also at least 4 "Universal" Tartans (designed for use by all people, such as "Pride of Scotland" and other corporate tartans) as well as a host of district tartans designated for members or alumni of universities, military branches, associations, clubs and civic organizations as well as residents of various countries, states, provinces and cities throughout the world.

Please tell us more about these! I want universal non-Scottish tartans!

[morrison]

In the past couple of years I ...

... wore that to the faire in Prescott Valley as well ... got married in a McWalmart kilt it was a brightly coloured attempt at the McDonald tartan (McCutcheon is sept of McDonald clan) - I now have my first UK, a black mocker, on the way ... it's been 7 weeks now and I'm not really THAT patient LOL

Ok, so now you have it and know something about me.

Cheers!
Jim

Hey Jim! I have some Mockers. After wearing my first one I liked it so much I went and bought more. Them Mocker pockets are deep. If you have any rather small friends, don't put them in there. Ya may not see 'em again for quite some time!!!

[flyingscotsman]

We have a few members in the Phoenix area and one in Page, AZ. Where in the state are you if I may ask? Will you be at the Highland Games in Flagstaff on Saturday and Sunday? Originally I was just going to be there for one day but my stay has been extended to two.

Phil in Phoenix.

Hi Phil

I'm in Prescott Valley. It is kinda betwixed you and Flag. As for the games I didn't know until just now they werfe going on and I have to work on Sat and drive to Phoenix on Sunday ... I would much rather be at the games or just in Flag than work and Phx .. but such are the breaks.

Jim

[Kiltedmusiclover]

Please tell us more about these! I want universal non-Scottish tartans!

Here is a link to a book on CD by our own Matt Newsome on
District Tartans.

http://www.district-tartans.com/

Well worth the money as it has all of the following:

The District Tartans of Scotland

The District Tartans of Ireland

Other District Tartans of the British Isles

The District Tartans of Europe

The District Tartans of Canada

The District Tartans of the United States of America

Other District Tartans of the Americas

The District Tartans of Australia and New Zealand

The District Tartans of the Far East

Odds and Ends and Question Marks

Other Recommended Tartans for Various Nationalities

Scottish Estate Tweeds

Recommended District Tartans for Major Clans and Families

Recommended District Tartans for Scottish Surnames

[MacWage]

Welcome from Carlisle England-Nice to see you aboard

:rolleyes: See, we even let the English on here! (Well, Carlisle is really part of Scotland, as is Berwick, whatever that "map" says.)

As for American tartans, there is one that a guy is selling yardage off ebay. He had 100 yards, of which 6 are on their way to me!

Right now, possingk is bidding on them. As we try not to bid against each other on ebay, either "buy now" or wait until the next round (this is at least round 3, mine was the last round).

That American tartan was designed in 1975 (the year I was born) for the 1776 Bicentennial celebrations (the year my wife was born). The colors and stripes are representative of the US flag.

Personally, I prefer to include all of North and South America (and the islands) as Americans. Why? Aren't Canadians and Mexicans also Americans?

[Mysticwolf]

Jim,
Hello and welcome from Canton, OH., a drinking town with a football problem!
I think you will find your time at X-Marks to be quite enlightening, a wealth of knowledge here, and fun as well!

[davedove]

In the past couple of years I have tried to find something out about my heritage. The bits and pieces I've been able to gather up from my parents have left me with not much. I know my maternal grandmother was a McCutcheon and my father told me he was 1/4 Scots/Irish (which should make me about 1/8 or so from his side)

Anyway ... to make a long story short (too late) I almost want to go back to saying I'm a purebred mutt ... but I love the kilt ...

Hey, a lot of us in the States are mutts. That just means we're our own melting pot. My own personal "heritage recipe" is: a handful of English, a handful of German, a healthy splash of Scottish and Irish, and maybe a small pinch of Welsh and French (and who knows what else may have snuck in).

Welcome aboard!!