So...I just bought my first kilt. I needed a costume for an event, which made a good excuse to buy a kilt for regular wearing.

I do not know if I have Scottish ancestors or not - I do know I have lots of English and Irish ancestors. So, I just chose a tartan based on what was available and what I liked...I ended up with a MacDonald clan tartan.

My question is - are there rules about wearing a clan tartan you aren't a member of?

Like if I were to wear my kilt to highland games or other such gatherings, would it be frowned upon for me to be wearing a clan tartan when I don't know which if any clan should be part of?