Greetings,

So, I've actually been contemplating having a new kilt made up in a non-Macpherson tartan. Yes, yes I know, tis a rather massive shock coming from such a staunch Macpherson clansman. However, I just can't get over how attracted I am to the Hunting Stewart tartan in the reproduction colours from D.C. Dalgliesh (heavyweight stock tartan). A recent thread on the forum regarding this particular sett has peaked my long-time interest and infatuation with this tartan even more. So, what say you? Do you think it's perfectly acceptable for an individual like me, who has always been a "one tartan kind of lad," and who is completely and utterly devoted to my clan and Chief, to wear a tartan other than his own clan? To be honest, I've been struggling with this concept, but I do feel the Hunting Stewart tartan, in any colour scheme, is such a universal sett that anyone could wear without it feeling inappropriate, or in bad taste (my attempt at justifying it all, I know). Perhaps I have a Stewart connection in my Highland ancestry, but at the moment, I have yet to find any conclusive connection throughout my years of continuous genealogical research. Much of my Scottish ancestry is predominately Macpherson, Mackenzie, and Gow. Your thoughts would be much appreciated.



Cheers,