Tartan Obligation

[Beertigger]

There are a few familial tartans I could wear, but I'm not gonna.

Shudder.

I really don't care what the name of the pattern is, I'll just wear what I like. I've got a Weathered Mackenzie that I love. I have absolutely no idea if there's a Mackenzie in the family or not. Who cares?

I won't, however, wear a certain greenish-blackish tartan on St. Patrick's Day, but that's a different issue entirely.

[Jock Scot]

I think I know where you are coming from,Ron.I have been hampered with the "convention" that I should only wear the tartan of only one clan for all of my life,60 plus years, and that is what I have done.Happily, I may add,I like the one I wear.I have the choice of about a dozen or so other clan tartans to choose from and still remain loyal to my clan,but I don't like them.What people ,who think like me, do if they do not like their respective clan tartan I really do not know.

There are some,not many,tartans that I really like and if I were a "colonial"(sorry!)type who has been brought up with a healthy dis-regard to conventions or even rules then I would very happily go out and wear them.I am afraid that whilst this traditional old Scot is still breathing I am doomed (and proud) to have worn the same tartan for all my years.

[BoldHighlander]

There are some,not many,tartans that I really like and if I were a "colonial"(sorry!)type who has been brought up with a healthy dis-regard to conventions or even rules then I would very happily go out and wear them.I am afraid that whilst this traditional old Scot is still breathing I am doomed (and proud) to have worn the same tartan for all my years.

I'm one of those "colonial's" who's a traditionalists at heart when it comes to family tartans, though I also believe Ron, you should wear what you like, not because you feel obligated to.

I'm one of those who's also lucky that he likes his clan tartan, in this case Modern Mackay (in the larger sett as reproduced by House of Edgar). I also like most (but not all) of the District tartans of my Scobee's (Perthshire) and have on my wish list two different district tartans, however as with Mackay, there are a couple tartans I would not wear.

Not sure the family tartan you speak of, but as some here have stated you may find more than one colour (modern / ancient / weathered etc) and one may "speak to you."

But in the end don't feel obligated to wear something you do not like.

Happy hunting!

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There are some,not many,tartans that I really like and if I were a "colonial"(sorry!)type who has been brought up with a healthy dis-regard to conventions or even rules then I would very happily go out and wear them.I am afraid that whilst this traditional old Scot is still breathing I am doomed (and proud) to have worn the same tartan for all my years.

Being one of the colonials who has ties to Scotland, although they are back several generations, I have no direct line to any one name. While hunting for a tartan for my recent kilt purchase I looked at the tartans connected with all my ancestrial names. Some of these tartans caught my eye, and others made me think "well...." and in the end I chose the Caledonian as much for the district as because I (and as important I suppose my wife) liked the look of the tartan.

To some of the traditionalists on this board this might appear to be a sketchy way to choose a tartan, and for my next I'll certainly choose on connected to a particular ancestor's name. However, that being said I had the thought process that I'd rather be comfortable in getting to wear a kilt that I truely liked over wearing a tartan just because of the name. Just my two cents for what it's worth.

[BoldHighlander]

and in the end I chose the Caledonian as much for the district as because I (and as important I suppose my wife) liked the look of the tartan.

To some of the traditionalists on this board this might appear to be a sketchy way to choose a tartan, and for my next I'll certainly choose on connected to a particular ancestor's name. However, that being said I had the thought process that I'd rather be comfortable in getting to wear a kilt that I truely liked over wearing a tartan just because of the name. Just my two cents for what it's worth.

And as a "traditionalist" I say that is all that matters

[ccga3359]

You've put a lot of thought into choosing the right tartan for you. Woo what a way to pay respect to it, congratulations.

[Jock Scot]

Being one of the colonials who has ties to Scotland, although they are back several generations, I have no direct line to any one name. While hunting for a tartan for my recent kilt purchase I looked at the tartans connected with all my ancestrial names. Some of these tartans caught my eye, and others made me think "well...." and in the end I chose the Caledonian as much for the district as because I (and as important I suppose my wife) liked the look of the tartan.

To some of the traditionalists on this board this might appear to be a sketchy way to choose a tartan, and for my next I'll certainly choose on connected to a particular ancestor's name. However, that being said I had the thought process that I'd rather be comfortable in getting to wear a kilt that I truely liked over wearing a tartan just because of the name. Just my two cents for what it's worth.

You have weighed up the pros and cons of the tartan you have chosen and all credit to you.You most certainly don't have to justify that decision to me,or anyone else for that matter.Enjoy wearing the kilt and I hope that enjoyment lasts for years to come.By the way, your views are as priceless as anyone else's.

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Thank you for the kind words all.

[J.B. Simpson]

So if I am reading all of this right...........

I can choose the Fraser Tartan since the name Simpson is a Sept

or

I can choose the Gordon Tartan since Gordon is my Great Great Grandmothers maiden name

or

I can choose the US Navy Tartan since I was in the Navy.

That just makes it more difficult to choose which one to get first since I like them all, but at least I won't feel obligated to get the Fraser first.

[BoldHighlander]

So if I am reading all of this right...........

I can choose the Fraser Tartan since the name Simpson is a Sept

or

I can choose the Gordon Tartan since Gordon is my Great Great Grandmothers maiden name

or

I can choose the US Navy Tartan since I was in the Navy.

That just makes it more difficult to choose which one to get first since I like them all, but at least I won't feel obligated to get the Fraser first.

Or you can buy all three @ the same time to save on the decision making!