hmmm...feel like the anarchist here...although I wouldn't wear a military, police or corporate plaid, I feel pretty free to wear whatever tartan I like. Some I like and some I don't. I'm not sure to whom I would seek permission to wear a tartan. I would think that the more plaid the better for all concerned. So few people actually know the difference. The Hunting Mackinnon was used by the Hudson Bay Company for years for dressing gowns and shirts. I would just smile to myself whenever I would see one. I certainly didn't take offence because someone not a Mackinnon was wearing it. I happen to like most of my 'family' tartans, but I don't own a dress Mackinnon because I don't really like it (a little too busy for me). If someone else likes it then I would encourage them to wear it, Mackinnon or not, Scottish or not!