New Edinburgh Castle Kilts

[macwilkin]

For those of you who haven't seen it, below is the tartan of Historic Scotland that has been mentioned in this thread. It's worn by the guides at Historic Scotland sites. I quite like it really.



Scotus

That is quite nice, and the colours are appropriate for Historic -- what a novel concept!

It would be nice to know the symbolism behind the other tartan's colours.

T.

[cacunn]

I like the tartan and really like the historic Scotland tartan. As for why a second tartan perhaps we should ask some of the clans why they have multiple tartans.

Maybe the tartan police can get a tartan law that allows only one tartan per clan and you can only wear the tartan of your clan and then only on the second Tuesday of the fifth week of the month when the moon is in the seventh house and ........

[macwilkin]

I like the tartan and really like the historic Scotland tartan. As for why a second tartan perhaps we should ask some of the clans why they have multiple tartans.

Maybe the tartan police can get a tartan law that allows only one tartan per clan and you can only wear the tartan of your clan and then only on the second Tuesday of the fifth week of the month when the moon is in the seventh house and ........

Not a good analogy, though...technically, we're talking about a uniform for guides employed for Historic Scotland, not a clan:

http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Ca...-in.3921441.jp

Again, it would be nice to know the reasoning behind the adoption of the new tartan. I'm not necessarily opposed to the new one, but what was wrong with the old one?

T.

[JakobT]

I really like the tartan, and the kilts as well (I own two TFCK kilts). I'm not a fan of the pockets, but as they're removable, it's no big deal. TFCK kilts are well made, and the main difference to a traditional kilt is that they're machine sewn and have no rise.

Also, my hat's off to Howie for his efforts to keep the kilt modern and updated, we're all (even the traditionalists among us) indebted to him for helping to ensure the continued survival of our favourite garment.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

For what it's worth, I think it makes the bloke in the middle look too "girlie". Maybe it's his boots... Or maybe it IS Charles Hawtrey!!!

[Scotus]

Maybe the tartan police can get a tartan law that allows only one tartan per clan and you can only wear the tartan of your clan and then only on the second Tuesday of the fifth week of the month when the moon is in the seventh house and

Since Edinburgh Castle is a part of Historic Scotland, and the guides of Historic Scotland have traditionally worn the same corporate tartan, asking why a new tartan was necessary, especially since the old one is of a very pleasing design, is completely legitimate in this forum.

[McClef]

Since Edinburgh Castle is a part of Historic Scotland, and the guides of Historic Scotland have traditionally worn the same corporate tartan, asking why a new tartan was necessary is completely fair. Contrary to myth, a clan tartan is not a uniform.

Precisely my point. And what is more the Historic Scotland tartan is optional to wear as it is and I have only seen it worn at Caerlaverock Castle out of all the sites I have visited - most male staff seem to prefer trousers not only at Edinburgh but also at Stirling which is probably Historic Scotland's second most visited site.

As the illustration shows, it's a lovely tartan and I wish more staff would wear it.

[Nervous Jock]

I must admit I don't think its a good photo to promote the Tartan, thay all look pretty ####

[Mark Keeney]

Exchange the black shirt with a white one, and shorten the men's kilts to just above the knee, Loose the pocket it might be a good look.

[Hellblazer]

Since Edinburgh Castle is a part of Historic Scotland, and the guides of Historic Scotland have traditionally worn the same corporate tartan, asking why a new tartan was necessary, especially since the old one is of a very pleasing design, is completely legitimate in this forum.

I found this small article after a quick Google search --

http://news.scotsman.com/edinburgh/C...-in.3921441.jp