Quote Originally Posted by Johnny Celtic
I don't believe royal Stewart is a 'clan' tartan, correct me if I'm wrong but that's what I've been told.
My Question is, what is the Stewart clan tartan? I had kilts from an early age, ( my mother made my first when I was a wee lad, MacThomas) and I have Scot-Irish roots growing in all directions.
My great grandmother was a Stewart who came to this country from Sterling, Scotland and I would like to get a Stewart kilt. Royal Stewart is too much of a fashion tartan nowadays. Is black Stewart a choice?
Also, I have and wear a Black watch kilt that I've had for years ( my mothers handi work) and just in the past 5 years or so have some people came up to me to tell me I shouldn't wear it because it's 'military'.
Tartan/kilt police on patrol?
Thanks for any help.

MacThomas standard
Montgomery standard
Black watch
utilikilt workman
saffron ( for my irishness)
FWIW, here is what the Clan Stuart Society of North America says

"The Stewarts are not just one clan. They consist of several major branches evolving from the descendents of various High Stewarts of Scotland.

There are several other older branches of the family. Some are Highland Clans and some are not. As a result, there are many Stewart Tartans. (Sixty-nine are officially registered and several are unofficial, using the main patterns with different background colors. "Camel Stewart" is an example.) Some tartans are general name-wide tartans that can be worn by anyone associated with the Stewarts. Others are specifically associated with a particular family or Clan (Stewart of Galloway, Stewart of Bute, Stewart of Appin, Stewart of Athol, etc.) The Hunting Stewart, is considered the National Tartan of Scotland and may be worn by any Scotsman. Protocol would dictate that only the current Royal Family would be "entitled" to wear the Royal Stewart tartan. If you have already invested in the Royal Stewart -- wear and enjoy your investment! "