Tartan Police!

[Nick]

Sure there are district/area/etc tartans, but I don't have a drop of Scottish blood in me, as far as I know. So there are those people who would deny me the kilt.

When I get my first traditional kilt, I know what tartan it will be in, what family, and that family's history. I will also know exactly why I chose it, and it wasn't for the nice colors. I respect the tartan and the family, but I have not the blood. I'm sorry if that offends anyone, but it's the best I can do.

[Jerry]

I repeat, when I purchased my first kilt I took the trouble to email several clan associations and "ask about wearing their tartan" . The two tartans I currently own, Macneil and Gordon, are two to which I do have a connection, but both clan associations said I could have chosen to wear their clan tartan even if I didn't have that connection. So, if you are unsure and want to do things the right way, ask first.