Quote Originally Posted by Heath
okay,
i know that obviously i can wear my own (Menzies & Ferguson) tartans. i also know that i can wear the Scottish National or Pride of Scotland tartans and also the Irish National. anyway, what are other tartans can i wear without being of that bloodline? i have heard that anyone can wear Black Watch and Royal Stuart. why would i be able to wear those 2 since i'm not a Stuart and not in the Military?
Heath,

Technically, both the Government Sett (Black Watch) and Royal Stuart are military tartans, but mass production has made them readily available, so they are viewed as "universal" tartans.

I always recommend the option of a District Tartan to folks with little and or no Scottish heritage. The best place to start for these tartans for geographical areas is Matt Newsome's site:

www.district-tartans.com

Many US States, Canadian Provinces and other countries have their own tartans, plus all 32 Irish counties (not official, though), a number of towns, counties and districts -- the list grows bigger everyday. And many of the district tartans are older than many clan tartans, an/or have been adopted by clans, such as my tartan, the Cumming Hunting, which is also the Buchan District tartan.

Cheers,

Todd