Quote Originally Posted by Tim Little View Post
As with several others here, I prefer to wear a tartan with which I have *some* personal connection. However, I don't have problem with someone wearing a tartan simply because he likes the sett (pattern/colors), though I agree it behooves one to know *something* about the tartan you're wearing.

There are some notable exceptions (such as the Balmoral tartan) that one really musn't wear... but you would be hard pressed to find a vendor to supply such a thing in the first place.

This is a subject that has been discussed ad naseum here on X Marks, and you'll find opinions that cross the entire spectrum from "You must have a family connection," to "Wear whatever the heck you want." But goodness knows that there enough "universal" and/or "fashion" tartans out there that you could probably find something that even if you aren't, say, a Douglas or a Mackenzie would have a sufficiently similar design to suit your personal predilections without offending anyone.
I agree with Tim, word for word.