Quote Originally Posted by Bluescelt View Post
In some cases lowland family names are not associated with clans. Wearing a district tartan of the area your family came from can be a good way to feel connected.
Scott
Gi'e this man the cheroot!

The whole idea/concept of an affiliated name only works if you can trace your line to the general area of the clan you wish to affiliate with; in other words, whilst Park may be indeed a "sept" of the Macdonalds of Clanranald, this gent's Parks may not even be from their territory.

Whilst I know many do not put as much stock in that as some do, it needed to be said. A district tartan or even a state tartan is a nice alternative, and Gaelic Themes does make "generic" cap badges with a Lion Rampant, Thistle or "Jimmy" (St. Andrew and his cross) for those with no badge to wear.

Regards,

Todd