Universal tartans are tartans that may be worn by someone who may not have a "tie" to a clan or family tartan. The name may come from the original name of the Black Watch tartan, the Government or Universal sett. Besides the aforementioned Black Watch tartan, the Stewart Hunting, Caledonia, Jacobite, Flower of Scotland, Scottish National, Pride of Scotland, etc.

District Tartans, which represent a particular Scottish District, Irish or English county, Canadian province, American state or another nation (Argentina, for example) may also be worn by anyone living in one of those areas, or someone who may have a connection to one of them.

Remember, there is no "right" to wear a particular tartan, but one should be aware of the history of the tartan they choose.

That's the quickest answer I can give at 5.30 in the morning, but I'm sure others will have more to add to this thread (right Matt & Cyndi?):mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd