Alan even though I am knew to kilting, I tend to feel the same way you do. I want to feel a connection to the tartan before wearing it. Right now I have a Macleod hunting and a Gordon, both are family ancestry and both are from SWK. When I start throwing I will probably wear the Gordon since it is an economy and only cost $35.00, this will also give me an excuse to get one in either standard or maybe a wool. Other than that I only plan on to more kilts right now a loud Macleod, and a MacPherson the later to honor the corporal that took me under his wing and taught me the ropes when I first got into law enforcement. But I also reserve the right to change my mind.