These are the pleats on my husband's kilt - the Forbes tartan. Our surname, Bannerman, has its origin from our family's ancestors having been the carriers of the royal standard (banner bearers) in the 10th and 11th centuries. Later, during the 16th century, the Bannermans became involved in the politics of north-east Scotland which included taking sides in the feud between Clan Gordon and Clan Forbes.The Bannermans (generally) supported the Forbeses, and hence have the right to wear that tartan today.
What a fascinating background history! It's so obvious when it's broken down! I adore seeing a many in a kilt...so traditional and handsome. We see them with some regularity on special occasions in nova Scotia.
Love the muted shades (is it a hunting tartan or is this the 'dress' one?)Like the DOF you've used to show the pleats. My tartan is one of the less common ones, Forsyth, but has a lovely mix of blues and greens with thin yellow and red lines running through it!
@squaresparrow And of course I have my own, McDuff tartan, Karen, so don't wear the Forbes, although I do like it! I can also wear Murray from my granny's side, which is another nice tartan.
@perspectivesimages Yes, it's Hunting, I believe Alison. My own tartan is McDuff, although it's a pretty bright tartan. The Dress McDuff is nice for ladies' evening wear though, and in my Highland dancing days, I wore that tartan - I still have it actually, and can still do a decent Highland Fling in that very same kilt! There is a muted Hunting McDuff which is lovely. I can also wear Murray tartan through my granny's side of the family. Nice to have a choice!
