Attitudes To The Kilt.

[Scotus]

Well, I guess we should just all put away our tartan kilts then. There are probably few of us who can conform to the high standards of the Mackinzie clan.

The Mackinzie post contradicts itself. It first mentions someone of the name, or a descendant of someone of the name, can wear the clan tartan. Then, it says you have no right to wear the tartan of your mother. Well, everyone is a descendant of their mother, unless they are adopted.

[Colin]

Well, I guess we should just all put away our tartan kilts then. There are probably few of us who can conform to the high standards of the Mackinzie clan.

The Mackinzie post contradicts itself. It first mentions someone of the name, or a descendant of someone of the name, can wear the clan tartan. Then, it says you have no right to wear the tartan of your mother. Well, everyone is a descendant of their mother, unless they are adopted.

Hey, some of us are not named MacKenzie, but are members of the Clan Society. Of course I can claim descent. We also have to remember that the MacKenzie tartan is also a regimental tartan and is worn by many. Let's not bash the MacKenzie site because it was used as an example. Having a proud history to hang on to is nice to have.

In terms of Mr. Blake being the president, let's not forget that it mentions descent not just the name or the septs. So unless someone here knows the family history of Mr. Blake, I would stop using him as a reference for inconsistancies.

[Mac Coinneach]

Well, I guess we should just all put away our tartan kilts then. There are probably few of us who can conform to the high standards of the Mackinzie clan.

The Mackinzie post contradicts itself. It first mentions someone of the name, or a descendant of someone of the name, can wear the clan tartan. Then, it says you have no right to wear the tartan of your mother. Well, everyone is a descendant of their mother, unless they are adopted.

First, it's MackEnzie, even thought Kinzie is a Sept, it's not the name you're looking for. The post doesn't contradict itself, it's talking about a woman that has divorced and taken back her maiden name - if the child bears the mother's maiden name, then that child is entitled to wear her tartan.

Hey, some of us are not named MacKenzie, but are members of the Clan Society. Of course I can claim descent. We also have to remember that the MacKenzie tartan is also aa regimental tartan and is worn by many.

Excellent point Colin. And I'd call someone that's served in the Seaforths (or any regiment that wears my tartan) a clansman any day - regardless of their last name.