I've been curious about this myself. My surname is Swan and I've always thought it would be fitting to wear a swan feather in my cap!

Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
If you are wanting to dress as a Scot, then I think you should should stick to Scots conventions,wherever you are in the world. What you choose to do with eagle feathers in particular, I leave at your respect of the Scots tradition, that you are wanting to be a part of and your discretion.
Could you elaborate for those of us who are ignorant of Scottish traditions, Jock? I realize it would be a serious faux pas for me to wear an eagle feather or a feather dressed up to look like one, but are there traditions and conventions regarding the wear of other feathers?