Wear of Clan Tartan by non-Clan Members

[David Thorpe]

I tend to see someone wearing one of my clan's tartans as having a connection to the clan or being a kinsman. I would likely say hello, specially as I sit on my clan's association council for my region and I want to get to know people with a connection to the clan.

Having said that I wouldn't get offended and upset if they had no connection provided they treated the tartan with respect. If they were behaving badly or treating the tartan with complete disrespect then that might upset me.....

Personally I only wear tartans to which I have a close family connection.....it's about family for me..... But hey, I respect other's freedom, just return the respect by being respectful of what you are wearing and the fact that, at least to some people, that tartan has significant meaning.

Well said, indeed.