I regard (and wear proudly) Bruce as my family tartan. There are also other tartans to which I "feel" I have a legitimate familial connection. I like to wear these when attending more formal functions.

When pottering about in Lancashire where convention is less acute and causing offence is less likely, I am happy to wear virtually any tartan, provided it fits well. Whichever tartan I wear, fashion, regional or Clan, I have thoroughly researched what it represents so that should the question of "what's that?" arise (and it does frequently), I have an informed answer. I can literally bore the pants off non-kilties who are unwise enough to step into this arena.

Were I to venture to the Highlands of Scotland from where the traditions stem and mingle with esteemed fellows such as Jock Scot, I would only wear my Bruce tartan. I believe I would be regarded as a bit of a clown and a poseur were I to do otherwise, although I suspect they might think that anyway, given my tenuous connections to Scotland and my selfish reasons for donning the kilt.

It is the causing offence factor that is another reason why I am less inclined to post photos of me wearing clan specific tartans on here, lest I cause offence to members where this aspect of the kilt tradition matters.

I would NEVER wear Balmoral (Royal) Tartan. I toyed once with the idea of Hodden Grey, but thought better of it. I'm glad now I did... It's an odd and inconsistent approach I grant you, but then I'm an odd and inconsistent Bloke.