Sangster Clan

[Polwarth]

Still a foreigner to Scotland, I'm afraid

[aNonnyMoose]

Aye. As Wallace once said, "England is foreign to me"...

[The Black Dog]

Pol, ( LOL ) accepted for the time being although I'm sure I can tie myself to Scotland better than some people - a quarter scottish from my grandfather ( the sangster born in Edinburgh castle which Im still having trouble tracing his father to a regiment ) and my other quarter is scottish grandparents from the Fletcher clan ( not sure if Dunan's or Saltoun's ) but from what I know the Fletcher's tied themselves to most clans. Can your friend Maher help with the Sangster dilemma ? Still need to know what tartan is appropriate to wear - military from great grandfathers roots or aberdeen - I know it doesnt really matter to most people but just wanted to wear something that meant something. I have tried to get hold of the Fletcher Tartan - been measured for one at the Caledonain Club in London, only to find it is a rare tartan and cant be acquired that easily. Cheers

[Polwarth]

PM Babz - Marhar is her dad -now based in England, but with lots of resources re Scottish genealogy.

My uncle was also stationed at Edinburgh castle - he and my cousins lived in Castle Wynd, outwith the castle proper, but just at the end of the Esplanade.

I know my family's clan and regimental background. My Dad and many of the earlier generations were all Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.

Don't know about the London Caledonian club - but I'm sure if you approached a number of the Scottish weavers directly, your tartan would be readily available!

[aNonnyMoose]

Originally Posted by Polwarth

My Dad and many of the earlier generations were all Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.

Small world, eh Pol? My old man was in the Argylls...

[Polwarth]

Awayyy? How did I not know that?

[aNonnyMoose]

Probably never mentioned it before, had no idea your faither was in them too. Most of the family were Black Watch (due to geography). Dad was (just a little bit) thrawn and joined the A&S instead...