I'm a piper and compete solo, i am not scottish, but do have some irish in me McKiernan to be exact. Anyways, i currently wear black watch tartan when i compete, do to a regimental affiliation. Sadly, black watch has become an overused and over worn taran.

Can anyone suggest a nice, dark tartan that has no clan affiliation etc, a 'free' tartan so to speak? I have worn the campbell taran in the past, with an old militia unit. The darks definitely appeal to me.