Not withstanding all the choices - and believe me I know that there are many - if your goal in wearing the Buchanan tartan is to be recognized as a member of the clan then you should limit your choice to one of two.
The most commonly worn Buchanan tartans are the ancient and the modern. These will be instantly recognized by your fellow clan members and by others as well. (Perhaps the two most easily recognized Scottish tartans are Buchanan and Macleod (yellow)). Which weaver you choose is a matter of taste on the actual hues (which shouldn't differ that much) and width of the sett.
The ancient with it's more subtle colors requires a careful touch when matching jackets, vests, hose etc. The modern with its bold navy blue, forest green, red etc obviously lends itself to a much more dynamic palette. The choice is yours.
The hunting (modern) is another popular choice especially among younger men in our family especially those who have been in the military for some reason. They like the dark green etc. But it is less easily recognized as a Buchanan tartan.
While the weathered and reproduction have started to gain in popularity, my experience is that it is a 3rd or 4th kilt choice. When attending a clan event, especially anything formal, the ancient or modern is the better choice. But, that is strictly my opinion.
If you are simply attracted to the tartan and are not concerned with the clan affiliation aspect, then you can certainly choose whichever of our wonderful Buchanan tartans you prefer.
President, Clan Buchanan Society International
Originally Posted by ctbuchanan
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