Family Name and Clan

[An t-Ileach]

...Yes, I know I can wear any tartan I take a fancy to -- but I choose not to if I do not have a connection to it. That is my perogative, and I sometimes wonder why those of us who choose not to wear any tartan "just because" are viewed as "zealous" -- if kilts are about "freedom", as many believe around here, then aren't we entitled to the freedom to wear only tartans we have an association with?

Just something to think about before every one "gangs up" on the traditionalists.

Todd

Ah, I missed out that angle - I knew there was something else I had to say. David

[Bugbear]

cajunscot, I am very glad that you are a traditionalist, and bring your knowledge and views to us. Thank you. I don't like to see either side getting picked on, or picked apart. Very little ever comes of that.

[macwilkin]

cajunscot, I am very glad that you are a traditionalist, and bring your knowledge and views to us. Thank you. I don't like to see either side getting picked on, or picked apart. Very little ever comes of that.

Ted,

Your reply got me to thinking about the tone of my post, so I wanted to clear the air.

I didn't mean to imply that any forum member was specifically picking on traditionalists at this moment; on the contrary. However, while I agree that yes, a person can theorhetically wear whatever tartan they wish and that the clan tartan system has no ancient pedigree (I've been preaching that sermon for quite some time), nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with wanting a particular connection with a tartan, be it clan, district, trade, etc.

I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea; I think if folks want to wear a tartan because they like the colours, then that's great. Personally, I can't do it.

Regards,

Todd

[Bugbear]

I understand what you are saying, Todd.

[English Bloke]

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