District Tartans?

[Bugbear]

During my two weeks in Scotland last year, when I was kilted every day but one, I wore four different tartans,...
as long as they are doing so with respect to the heritage in general.

It is this that has me troubled. I'm never exactly sure what it means to "respect the heretage" or national dress of Scotland, or more what it is that is being disrespectful to these. It's not that I would want to do that; it is that I'm not sure what "that" is.

All that being said, there is a kilt still hanging in my closet, and I keep thinking that I should move away from the traditional eight yard Scottish kilt to avoid this issue. I'm also not sure what to make of the Wizards post; it's still sinking in...