This whole question of weathered/ancient/heritage/reproduction colours is
one that is a potential source of confusion for a newby to the kilted world
who is trying to properly honour his Scottish heritage.

For example, I read the following on the Clan Gregor (Macgregor) website:

Clan Gregor website tartan page

and some comments from Matt Newsome about this page:


Finally, Matt replied to a question from me with these pictures of the
chief of clan MacGregor in an ancient tartan. (I'd read the Clan chief's
comments and interpreted them as meaning that only the modern
colours were acceptable.)

Matt's Comment and pictures

As my head is spinning about all of this, and I suspect that I may not
be alone in my confusion, could I respectfully suggest a FAQ about
tartan colour schemes, possibly including suggestions of where to
find some of the larger clan's thoughts on their tartans.

I'll shut up now -- this has probably been discussed to death and I
may well be the only one confused.

As I said, thanks for reading.

-Don