Tartan Obligation

[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!

[Dukeof Kircaldy]

The subject of which tartan was proper was important in the days when clan loyalty was at issue. Fortunately, we no longer have wars between the clans and this is a whole lot less of an issue.

People can wear a tartan for loyalty to their clan or because they like that tartan. And, there are variations in clan tartans (Modern, ancient, weathered, etc.). The more I look at it, the more I think Ancient Forbes is pretty grotty, but I needn't wear it!

Just steer clear of the folks who believe that you need to be born into a family to wear that Tartan.