Two Tartans?

[creagdhubh]

That seems just right.

I am old fashioned enough to think that the paternal line should be the one followed if possible.

I agree. Despite having Scottish ancestry through my maternal line, I only wear tartan that specifically pertains to my paternal line, the Macphersons. Therefore, the only tartan I will wear is either Macpherson (hunting, red-based, dress) or Chattan (clan or Crubin plaid). Naturally, there is also a variety of colour schemes to decide from too.