What is the "Kirkin' o' the Tartan"?

The Kirkin' o' The Tartan has its origins in the eighteenth century.   After Scottish patriots were defeated at the battle of Culloden in 1745, the British Parliament passed the Parliamentary Act of 1746 which banned the kilt and every other tartan garment in an effort to destroy Highland Clan identity.  Not easily deterred defiant Scots secretly carried remnants of their tartans to church.  The ministers would then add a blessing into the service for the tartans and the clans they represented.

KIRKIN O' THE TARTANS ~ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday, June 20, 201

10:30  Line up of banner carriers (Everyone invited)

11:00  Kirk (Scottish for Church) Service

12:00  Light meal prepared by First Presbyterian Church.  Musical program 

            will be provided by FRANKLIN CONSORT. 

Piper Jean Hayes awaits cue to begin procession of tartan flag bearers. Pictured are

Carl McSween,Walter Taylor and Jim Akins   

Procession of tartan banners into the Kirk