Quote Originally Posted by gilmore View Post
In other words, invent a pack of lies?

For those with a narrow morality, it would be a pack of lies. For any history student, the weight of probability would be sufficient, given the usual historical accuracy in these matters.

As Gilmore stated earlier, most traditions are created and then "became fact".
As to what clan tartan to wear, they were all invented well over 100 years after your forefathers came to the US, but if you don't want to wear one, there are always district tartans.
Keep in mind, clan is not heraldry. Bloodline is not the only entry into the family. Clan is based on blood, marriage, or "adoption". You'll get some argument on this, they're wrong. It's covered on other threads. In the historic times, clan was based on: you stand by me and mine, I'll stand by you and yours.

Here's the deal, if you have some hint of affinity with McGregors, or any other clan, embrace it. Some will say that you need the chief's permission but that's not really the case. The modern chief structure came after the clan period (back to Gilmore's point).

As a McGregor, I invite you to join me.