Tartan Question!

[sirdaniel1975]

I'm wondering about what Tartans to wear with a traditional style kilt. You see, to me, if I'm going to be wearing a kilt I'll have either no Tartan (which I have now) or I'd have my Clan's tartan (MacFie). What I'm wondering is which Scottish Tartans are made for any person to wear (non-Clan Tartans). And do kilts with these Tartans cost less (I'm a college student. No room for expensive kilts.)? I'm new to wearing kilts so this is a learning experience for me!

Well, as Mark Keney said

Royal Stewart:


Black Watch:


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Some other Tartans for everyone are;

Stewart Hunting:


Flower of Scotland:


Scottish National:


All these are common, you might find some woven in other materials besides wool, bringing the cost down. You might even find some used, being they are common rentals and such. You can get away with most military tartans, actually you can wear what you want, there are no rules.

Some other common tartans (which are also clan tartans) are Gordon & Gordon Dress (military), MacLeod Hunting (common Catholic School & military tartan) & MacLeod Dress (many pipe bands wear this), MacKenzie (military)...

*please note: some folks get bent out of shape with those who wear military tartans..... know the history behind it! Used military kilts are common, and there are many vendors selling excellent repo's! There are many other tartans for everyone as well; Caledonia, Scottish Pride, Millenium, etc.. the list is very long!

Military Tartans

*I and most others usually stick to tartans that I have or might have a connection to.