Quote Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior
If you have read enought posts here you will find that most clan tartan affilitiations today are based on at least as weak a basis, and at least you are picking one you like the look of, instead of asking your weaver what your family tartan is!
Point of clarification, though, Rob: not all clan tartans have a "weak basis" as you state. Many clan tartans have regimental ties, such as the Gordons, Mackenzies and Camerons, just to name a few, and others have adopted district tartans from the clan's traditional areas, and vice-versa. The version of my clan's tartan that I wear, for example, is also the district tartan for Buchan, which was historically a Comyn/Cumming stronghold.

Regards,

Todd