Hi Y'all.

Yep I'm a Southerner (USA). You may ask what I am doing in the Land of Yinzers (for those unfamiliar with Pittsburghese, that means y'all). Well I moved here about 16 years ago for a temporary job. Let's leave it at that.

I am a former submariner, served on a submarine out of Holy Loch. Loved the region. So I will be purchasing a kilt in Polaris tartan.

Some of my ancestors are from Kindeace, Clan Donnachaidh to be exact. With that I will be purchasing others in the appropriate clan tartans. Will be joining the Clan Donnachaidh Society later this summer at the Highland Games in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.

My first kilt will be a Nightstalker from SWK. My lovely wife is getting it for my birthday. I hope after the first kilt in clan tartan, I can convince her to make them for me. She is a great seamstress and tailor. Her grandmother was from Edinburgh.

We plan on visiting Scotland in about a year. I hope to be able to meet some of you there. I'm starting to check out B&Bs there. Pour1Malt, I will be making a reservation at your establishment once we set a date for our visit.