Tartan Help - Probably way to much info, but now I gotta zero in on this option

[LKM]

The number one rule in picking a tartan is go with what you want. I normally go for non-clan related tartans myself. If you find a family history related tartan at some time, there is nothing that says you can only have one kilt. Many people have more then one. From what you listed about your search for a tartan that means something for you I would think these tartans could be a good starting point of tartans to look at:

U.S. 2001 Air Force https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4179
US Air Force Reserve Pipe Band https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4180
Washington State https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4495
Duchess of Fife https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1002
Fife (McGill) https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1180
Fife (Mann) https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1179
Fife, Duke Of https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1182
Pride of Fife https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=3371
Lanarkshire https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=2039
Lanark (Fashion #1) https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4975
X Marks the Scot https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4790
Scottish Wildcat https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...ails?ref=11196

If you don't like these tartans, there are thousands out there to choose from.

[RodF]

The number one rule in picking a tartan is go with what you want. I normally go for non-clan related tartans myself. If you find a family history related tartan at some time, there is nothing that says you can only have one kilt. Many people have more then one. From what you listed about your search for a tartan that means something for you I would think these tartans could be a good starting point of tartans to look at:

U.S. 2001 Air Force https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4179
US Air Force Reserve Pipe Band https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4180
Washington State https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4495
Duchess of Fife https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1002
Fife (McGill) https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1180
Fife (Mann) https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1179
Fife, Duke Of https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1182
Pride of Fife https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=3371
Lanarkshire https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=2039
Lanark (Fashion #1) https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4975
X Marks the Scot https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4790
Scottish Wildcat https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...ails?ref=11196

If you don't like these tartans, there are thousands out there to choose from.

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE LINKS!

Yea, I am focusing in what would I like to wear.

[RodF]

Interesting seeing the Arnotts listed. I have a few branches of them in my tree as well as my direct line. There is a tartan registered for us, but only last year. Not too keen on it myself.

There is more than one Robertson tartan as well.

http://www.tartansauthority.com/tart...-htg-1816-clan

You know, I complete forgot this version of Robertson. HMHMH....huh....

Saw your name on a few other posts and was wondering, hey, I wonder where he might be from. Always interested in sharing the genealogical information I have as well.

[Arnot]

You know, I complete forgot this version of Robertson. HMHMH....huh....

Saw your name on a few other posts and was wondering, hey, I wonder where he might be from. Always interested in sharing the genealogical information I have as well.

I'm actually from Michigan, but I live in Lancashire in the UK. I am a kiltmaker here and trade under the name Arnott's of Ben Cree, mostly in support of local pipe bands.

[Me cousin Jack]

RodF, I think you may be putting yourself into a mental half-Nelson on this. By the way, I live in a universe of self-induced mental half-Nelsons. Anyway, when it comes to the tartan, just pick the one you like or the one that would mean the most to you. I know it sounds too easy or over simplified, but I think that may be the best way to go. Filter out the noise and just have fun with it.

As a side note, I am going through my own particular heck in filtering to get to four tartans from about thirty. I went with three so-called universals and one named that is significant to my family name's history. Part of my criteria was based on attaining variation of color across the entire collection I will end up with (6). I already have a Taylor woolly and the unofficial Air Force in synthetic.

As a wrestler I can relate, the anecdote for a half Nelson is to look away, reach behind your head and peel the offending hand off, post it, sit out and turn in. I agree, get outta there and turn inward for the answer, which ever your most passionate about will always be the right choice.

[Taskr]

The USAF looks sharp, and probably easily obtained in heavy weight

[Me cousin Jack]

Personally I really dig the wildcat tartan, simply gorgeous, but I understand there’s a bit of a waiting order.

[Bruce Scott]

There are a number of Scott tartans: https://www.dcdalgliesh.co.uk/search

[Mike S]

Personally I really dig the wildcat tartan, simply gorgeous, but I understand there’s a bit of a waiting order.

Agreed. That one is on my bucket list as well.

[Kiltedjohn]

My method in choosing a tartan was to look at the names in my family tree, and select the one that I most liked! I chose a Forbes Modern - partly because of appearance, but also because my family folklore looks on the Forbeses as being one of the more favourable [for want of a better word] branches of the family.

Don't "overthink" the issue - you have a free choice.