Clan tartan

[BrianHK]

I am no expert, and as an American whose Scottish antecedents are on the female side of the family my opinions are suspect anyway , but my understanding is that Gov't No. 1 (current tartan of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, derived from the original Black Watch) is considered a universal tartan, and can be worn by anyone. I could be wrong, but I heard this here years ago.

I also remember seeing someone post a story about how HM George V once said that tartan was about clan and family, and since he considered the British people his family he was of the opinion that any Briton who could claim no tartan of his own could wear Royal Stewart as a member of his extended family. By extension, one would assume anyone with British ancestry would be similarly entitled.

Of course, on this side of the Pond you can probably get away with wearing whatever you'd like.