bout Me . . .
I have worked as
the curator (as well as web master) of the
Scottish
Tartans Museum in Franklin, NC, since January of 1997. In October of 2004 I was proud to be inducted into the
Guild of Tartan Scholars, and on November 30 (St.
Andrews Day) of 2004, I was elected a Fellow of the
Society of Antiquaries of
Scotland. I have written articles on topics having to do with
Highland Dress in the Scottish Banner as well as various clan society
newsletters and Highland Games programs. Beginning in 2005 I also hand
tailor kilts in the traditional
early-eighteenth century box pleated style.
Most people prefer
to wear a tartan that is associated with their family roots, and I spend
much of my time answering these inquiries. If you want to write me
about such a search, please write me at my work address, rather than my
personal address. My work address is:
tartans@scottishtartans.org.
I often get invited by schools and
Scottish interest groups to give presentations on Highland dress, and the
history of the kilt and tartan. If you are interested in having me
come to your event for a program, please email me for information.
The honorarium will depend on the travel involved and how much of my expenses
will be covered. Email me at
eogan@albanach.org.
Since 1993 I have, as a hobby, participated in medieval
historical re-enactment with the SCA, Inc., a group that portrays Western
European culture from roughly 600 to 1600 AD (though admittedly not as
frequently since becoming a parent!). I still manage an internet mailing list for Scottish re-enactors of
this time frame, called
Albanach. If you are interested in discussing
modern Highland Dress, there is a list I participate in called
Scottish Attire, or you
can visit the X Marks the Scot forum.
I graduated magna cum laude from Western Carolina University with an Honors
degree in English Literature, and am currently pursuing a Masters of Theology
degree from Holy Apostles College & Seminary in Cromwell, CT.
My wife and I live in the mountains of western North
Carolina with our four children.
