I hope the title doesn’t violate the forum rule on discussing politics as I don’t want to discuss politics at all.

I am curious as to whether the universal tartan, Scottish National, which I read was commissioned by the SNP still has any political connotations.

I may want to get a tartan item for a friend in that tartan but want to avoid giving him anything with unintended meaning. Especially for an American.

At least one site indicated that it no longer has any political associations but thought it best to ask.