As a one man awkward squad-but it is how I was brought up: I'd look to the link between the individual-their family/clan, and the tartan they wear.

However there is an escape clause-that is all the superb district-regional and such variations as the national tartans.

So I'd suggest that there are plenty of options without risking treading on any toes.

In my own case, whilst most of my various kilts are variants of my own clan tartan-and I doubt if I'd dare go out in a clan tartan which was not my own. I do quite happily wear a Loch Lomond district tartan.

I do appreciate that I tend to be a bit of a purist and certainly first up against the wall in the minds of many on this board. However whilst I might not agree with some views-I'd defend the right to hold them.

To close I'd suggest that for a first kilt, it is worth getting a decent well fitting one-for it adds to the wearer's confidence.

James