Quote Originally Posted by Friday View Post
How far back can you go to claim a clan relationship. About 300 years ago Great-Great-etc. Grandfather married a Montgomery. Can I wear wear Great-Great-etc Grandmothers family tartan?
Each individual has to sort out their own reasons for wearing a tartan. Terms such as "can I" or is it "proper" are not entirely helpful. I have noticed some folks on this site defending a more liberal form of tartan selection than what they practice themselves. It seems like they are applying freedom of speech to tartan selection and defending another’s right which they themselves do not take advantage of. Other members mostly bite their tongues because their opinions are not completely in line with the inclusive nature of the site. If you want a better understanding of opinions on the issue read the threads in the Cooling off Corner. I have read them all (yes my jonesing is really that bad).