I am, as my name suggest a McManus, the Irish(3rd Gen American) kind not the Highland kind.
I became interest in Highland clans, kilts and such mainly from Highland Games as a power lifter I am a fan and plan to participate as soon I can. I was going to this summer but I tore a pec The point I'm getting to is that I own both a Colquhon and Gunn Kilt.
My research suggests that Gunn has strong Norse-Gale ties and it makes sense that my surname is associated with them. Some good history to solidify the connection. Also McManuses may have been back a forth quite bit.
Colquhon the best I can find is that McManus is sept , fought for and served the Colquhons, even standing up the MacGreggors at some point.
I really like the Colquhon tartan, the blue-green looks great, Gunn is great to.
I like Gunn's awesome history and motto , so much I joined the society since it was open to members of sept families.
My question is this appropriate? I am pretty much claiming Gunn Clan I suppose, with out any real Highland cultural background but a real Norse-Gael-Irish, blood connection.