Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
...Why? WE ALL have a similar story and daily life has to continue! That is one of the main reasons why we wear ONE tartan! We don't justify it to anyone, no one asks, we just do it.
I've been asked many, many times, "What tartan is that?" or "Which clan?" As you've experienced from visiting tourists, Americans don't really have an established etiquette regarding the kilt.

So, I'm always glad I have a simple, one word answer to give - my surname. I don't have to give them more detail than they want and it's all the justification I need to wear my kilt (and some Americans feel you must have justification.)

That single question is the primary reason I never consider any other family tartans, whether the name is in my family tree or not.

I'm still on the fence, though, about maybe acquiring some district tartan kilts ...