Great posts on this thread! Many of the clan cheifs were unaware of the "correct" tartans of their clans and adopted or endorsed tartans presented by the various manufacturers over the last two centurys or so.

When you look back at history of tartans the concept of wearing district tartans to honor your ancestors makes more sense than anything. In my opinion it is much more meaningful to wear a tartan that has some historical family connection to you whether it is a district or clan tartan.

The Black Watch Tartan is the modern version of the Campbell Clan Tartan, it is not endorsed by the Clan Cheif, the ancient verion is endorsed by the Clan Cheif.

I'll continue to wear my Argyle District Tartan Kilt with pride, It honors three of my ancestral families. Now the next kilt I get will honor one of these families, the choices Lamont, Campbell or Brown or an Ulster Red, maybe an Ayr district. Always decisions with this addiction!