Genealogical cul-du-sac... Moral Question

[HeathBar]

Let me ask a friend who is a higher up in the Clan MacLaren Society. He is a Lawson. I see Law and Lawson and I saw the Lair. I'll ask him if Lairson would be acceptable to the clan.

But in reality, how would you feel if you found out after you had spent the money on the MacLaren kilt that you were not of the person associated with MacLaren. Sept names are tricky. Though most societies would be willing to take your money, your ancestors may not have had anything to do with the clan.

[McClef]

I would not worry about the kilt police, if you like a particular tartan and wear it with respect that is enough.

The policies of clan societies regarding eligibility to join are an entirely different issue.

[d_lairson]

But in reality, how would you feel if you found out after you had spent the money on the MacLaren kilt that you were not of the person associated with MacLaren. Sept names are tricky. Though most societies would be willing to take your money, your ancestors may not have had anything to do with the clan.

Honestly, I'm probably going to get an ancient MacLaren kilt whether I'm associated with the clan or not. This really stems from a conversation I had over dinner with my aunt about wearing the kilt on a daily basis. She asked what tartans I liked, I told her I was thinking Black Watch or MacLaren, and that's when she told me about the off chance that we might be related to the MacLaren clan. My thinking was "Bonus", but it does not make that much difference in the long run.

I guess the "Moral Choice" was a bit off, but that's what you get when you browse the forum on 3 hours sleep after a large meal of lamb stew... The brain gets fuzzy... I've had a full 8 hours now and I feel much better

[HeathBar]

Honestly, I'm probably going to get an ancient MacLaren kilt whether I'm associated with the clan or not. This really stems from a conversation I had over dinner with my aunt about wearing the kilt on a daily basis. She asked what tartans I liked, I told her I was thinking Black Watch or MacLaren, and that's when she told me about the off chance that we might be related to the MacLaren clan. My thinking was "Bonus", but it does not make that much difference in the long run.

I think Stillwater carried MacLaren tartan kilts in their Standard model. It's the modern colors though, and not wool, but acryllic. All that matters is that you like it.

[ccga3359]

Were you once or are you now a Boy Scout? If you were/are there you go. The Boy Scout use the MacLaren tartan.