What others in this thread have stated is pretty much true for me as well. I know the the word clan holds something different now and that it was highly romanticized. I also know that the Tartans aren't that important in this day and age.
The reason I enjoy the whole Scottish thing is because it appeals to me. I like wearing a kilt in my clans tartan. It makes me feel good. I like wearing a Balmoral with my clan badge. I like wearing a 13 " blade on my belt because it makes me feel good. I think thats where folks get the idea that wearing a kilt changes your demeanor, because it does. It makes you feel good and you act differently. It puts a spring in your step.
Now do I take it really seriously? Not really, I know my chief isn't gonna ring up one day and call me to arms lol. I know that I'll never have to pull out my dirk and slice some fool to bits ( Although sometimes I think some people deserve it LOL ) The point is all of it makes me feel good, and in a time like this we all need something to put a spring in our step.