Quote Originally Posted by McClef View Post
Writing to the Chief of a Clan does not guarantee a reply one way or the other.

A Chief has the power to recognise a tartan but after that they do not appear to have any control over the production and distribution of that tartan. Very few tartans are actually restricted and I am not aware of any Clan tartans that have a restriction.

You will get those who argue that silence equals consent and those who argue that it means the opposite. You pays yer money and you takes yer choice.

I for one do not feel guilty about having and wearing my MacPherson Red nor other Clan tartans of which I am not Clan member. I wear them with respect and honour and I am sure that it is also good advertising for that Clan as many people would otherwise not have the chance of seeing it worn.
I posed this question some months back, and based on some of the "it just isn't done" replies I received I did contact clan MacPherson. I got two prompt replies from clan officials (not the chief). It was acknowledged to me that some Scots might not approve, I was asked to learn a little of the clan and told that they did not have an objection. I will quote one line I think appropriate: "I am glad to know you wear the kilt appropriately attired – it makes all the difference to see it worn properly. Enjoy wearing our tartan."