A few thoughts on choice and selection: tartan, clans, etc.

[David Thorpe]

IMHO, this can be a case of cart before the horse. The kilt and tartan are an integral part of clan and family tradition, however recent and mythical its origins may be. While I like the aesthetics of many tartans, clan and otherwise, I wear those of my clan with pride. It isn't a fashion statement, but rather a recognition of who I am, who my family are and from whence we came.
Again IMHO, those who have a clan connection but choose a tartan not their own for aesthetic reasons miss the point entirely.
I fully understand that others' opinions differ and respect their freedom to feel differently.

[MacLowlife]

To some degree, our tastes are influenced by familiarity. If the McOnions expose their child to the clan tartan early and often, he may like it despite his other aesthetic ideas. Of course, he may fancy himself rebellious and not like it at all. Colors do go in and out of fashion, though trees and animals seldom change their colors accordingly. The leopard cannot choose another tartan. Jeremiah 13:23