Quote Originally Posted by James View Post
Maybe there are not rules, but there are conventions
I'm speaking from memory and will probably put my foot in my mouth, but...

I understand the Clan Chief is entitled to make the rules concerning their tartan. The Standing Chiefs of the Scottish Clans have stipulated that it is acceptable for those with matching family names to wear the like tartan. They go on to say the wearing of the tartan means that the wearer gives their allegiance to the chief. Allegiance is a duty of fidelity said to be owed by a subject or a citizen to his state or sovereign. In that sense it represents the feudal liege homage, which could be due only to one lord. So much for wearing more than one clan's tartan.

I note that this thread got really hot. I for one believe that the wearing of the tartan should be merited in some form or factor. ...but I also believe that if someone wanted to wear a tartan bad enough - more power to them.

Understand I'm a novice at all of this as well. I've yet to wear my first tartan. Only eight more weeks to go though.