stuck choosing a tartan

[freep]

Hi everyone

I've also worn them on holiday, whilst going out for a meal on several occasions, but mostly around the house. I've had nothing but good comments. I now want to spend a little more money (although my finances are not unlimited) and buy my first 16oz, 8yard, wool kilt.

Now here comes my dilemma. My family name is Wilson, and I have connections to the Gunns (hence being Married in Gunn Modern Tartan). I'd love more than one wool kilt but that may take years to achieve. So, do I go for a tartan in my family name or the clan I am associated with (and have become a member of with approval of the new Clan Chief, this year)? And whichever tartan I chose do I go for Modern, Ancient or Muted. God... I wish I could have them all.

Just to make it more complicated, I'm going to order a great kilt in this, Gunn Weathered, in 13oz (not available 'til Jan) from Bonnie Heather. 16oz is available now.



http://www.lochcarron.co.uk/gunn-wea...tartan-fabric/

[Liam]

Given the information you have provided, I think either Gunn or Wilson would be appropriate. The weathered Gunn in 16 oz. would be my choice followed very closely by the Wilson ancient also in 16 oz.
The first quality kilt I had made was in the "Rennie" tartan, my surname - an 8 yd. knife pleated to sett, the second in Macdonnell of Keppoch ancient - my Clan, in a 4 yd. box pleat.
I feel much the same as the Padre that if you have an affiliation, either family or clan you should honour it. I do have other kilts but have an association of some sort with all of them.

Slainte