Quote Originally Posted by Panache View Post

As a Scottish Country dancer he needed a kilt and he picked a tartan he liked.

It was as simple as that

I am totally OK with that. Tartan can have all sorts of meaning.

But it can also just be beautiful and pleasing to the eye.
Choosing a tartan for its visual appeal alone is of course the oldest, most traditional way, dating back to before tartans were thought of as having any sort of group significance. Originally each web of tartan was a unique creation of the weaver (a complete Highland suit of clothes usually featured the jacket, waistcoat, trews, and plaid all in coordinating but differing tartans).

It's still the way I approach tartans and it's good to see that I'm in good company.