Quote Originally Posted by L. Ramsay View Post
Maybe we need a single ACW tartan for use by all.

But on the main question asked by the OP, I say go for it. The only ones likely to ask "what tartan?" will probably be open-minded to whatever the answer is.

Most of the time people will probably just say "A kilt! Wow thats cool." And move along.

One of the things that I believe sets kiltwearers apart from the general public is a total disregard for what the public thinks.
Speaking for myself, I haven't been too concerned with what people think about me, and now sure isn't the time to start.
I have often thought the same thing. Despite my Southern roots, I am glad the South lost and the Union was preserved. I love this country and I'm glad we stayed together. We can, and will argue about why the war was fought but the reconciliation of the two sides, rough though it has been sometimes, continues and is desirable.

With that in mind I designed a tartan I titled Grant and Lee at Appomattox. It has two shades of gray, two shades of blue, olive green for peace, white for reconciliation and a fresh start and gold to represent the general's stars on their uniforms.

http://scotweb-objects.com/images/td...lery/16235.jpg

I don't know if this is what you had in mind, but it's one idea for what you were suggesting.

Regards,

Brian