Matt,

We seem to have some trouble communicating our thoughts on this issue to one another succinctly, as we have been saying basically the same thing (some might say ad nauseum ) throughout.

My statement wasn't that Regimental tradition didn't observe specific tartans as there own historically, but that clansmen/women didn't hesitate to use them as "clan" tartans where they deemed applicable and appropriate. The "blurring" of distinctions was aimed at that facet.

I come from centuries of Career Military officers, some served in the pre amalgamation 93rd Sutherland Highlanders. Regimental Traditions are not foreign to me, and I would not wish to imply that they didn't run deeply and soundly.

Cheers my friend.