Which tartan to wear?

[FatherWilliam57]

When your argument centered on the fact that one might where a military tartan or a pipe band tartan, you had me convinced. But then you mentioned there was an "official Scout tartan" which is NOT the same as the MacLaren tartan. I should think that since you are an associate member of Clan MacLaren, it would be understood that you may have full membership elsewhere (Clan MacKay). If you are going with the "I am not only a MacKay but also affiliated with this unit/band/scouting tradition, why are you not considering the official Scout tartan? (Just thought I'd ask...and have fun whatever you decide!)

[davidg]

you mentioned there was an "official Scout tartan" which is NOT the same as the MacLaren tartan.

I've never actually seen anyone wear the Scout Tartan. I think it's restricted and used to only be available to special order from Scout Shops, which I don't think even exist any more, certainly nowhere near where I live. That's probably why nobody wears it and I'm fairly certain that even kiltmakers can't get hold of it, although I may be wrong, so it's not a realistic option. I have trade accounts with most of the mills and to the best of my knowledge they cannot supply me with any