ok i've got a question now

[Cawdorian]

By using both the maternal and paternal sides of your family you are going to get a much larger selection of tartans. You can always select the one you like the best or choose the family you feel the closest connection with.

If you follow this method you will be able to greatly increase your Kilt Kollection.

[Carolina Kiltman]

At one time in the ancient Celtic tradition, I have been told that it was the Mother's side which determined such things (matrilinear) But it is a matter of choice. My Mother's father was a McFadden (MacLaine of Lochbuie) His mother was a Boyd, his wife my matrernal Grandmother was French! On my Father's side, his mother was Irish, his Paternal Grandmother a Ross, his Maternal Grandmother a Leslie (hence our middle name). "So ya pays yer nickle an' makes yer choice". I chose MoL as being the most recent. (My last name is English, and with plenty of notorieity if one checks back in history

Then there are the district tartans, but 'nuff said.

[Dr Mac]

Confess I don't see the hilarity, either...

[sharpdressedscot]

...Erroll?