At one time in my life, not too long ago, I believed that you should only wear the tartan that you have a connection to, or the universal tartans! This has changed though. Granted, I believe that if there is a connection; geographically or familial that tartan might be chosen before others.

But, if someone likes the look of the "gordon" tartan and they have no association to the Gordons, wear it! And if asked if they are a member of the House of Gordon, say no, I just like this tartan. That should be the end of the discussion. There are a lot more things in the world to be worried about than if so-and-so is entitled to wear a specific tartan.

Also, on a personal note, my family is an accepted sept of the Tribe of Mar, an organization in which I am fully active. Yet, my specific family, as far as we can trace, never had any lasting contact with the lands of Mar or the Earl of the same. Yet, by reasoning of some, I should only be allowed to wear Mar or a district tartan since they are the ones I am associated with. Even though historically, there was no association, whatsoever!

Peace and Harmony,