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On the following pages you will
find a series of tartans of stunning design based on thoughtful analysis, artistic talent for color and geometry, and a knowledge of Scots,
English, and European
history and place. All are the registered property and creations of Mr. David McGill, the renowned Edinburgh tartan designer, who has
licensed Bonbright Woolens as the source for his tartans in the United
States.
Mr. McGill's love for Scotland
is eclipsed only by his love for Scots, wherever they are! This heartfelt
affection is reflected in his designs and his generous heart. Here are a
few observations about the
tartan.
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Mr. McGill views tartan as originally devised as a means of identity or
association which originated in Scotland and which had little to do with
names or clans but rather the districts from which they came. He believes
tartan should be regarded as a universal and inclusive emblem available to
all. In which regard he includes new Scots like Clebowski's, Singh's,
D'Agostino's, and Goldberg's as Scots through and through, some even third
and fourth generation. His designs then, encompass a range of Counties
(Districts) which include all Scots, native born and resident. The same
sense of place and identity is applied to Nations, States, and English
shires and cities. As such he issues a Certificate of Right and Obligation
in his capacity as Custodian of the designs and appoints the bearers (and
wearers) of the tartans and checks, Armigers. All are also provided with a
Dress Code, the design notes, and a copy of
The Prayer for Tartan.
Follow the links through the site and you will find a wide range of
tartans and checks available in an equally diverse range of tartan, tartan
products and other products associated with tartans.
In addition you will find
verifiable information concerning tartan,
and its official registration,
or lack thereof,
kilts,
kirkin o'the tartan, and
Tartan Day.
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