Can anyone wear a clan tartan?
A universal tartan is one which anyone can wear, without offending anyone. This view has changed dramatically over the past 50 years and in fact when you wear a clan tartan, it is now seen as a sign of respect and friendship towards the family/clan.
Can I get my own tartan?
With the help of our in-house tartan designer, anyone can create their own tartan. Whether you can’t find the perfect tartan, or if you would like an exclusive design inspired by your family or business, you will be able to create a tartan that is completely unique to you.
What tartan am I allowed to wear?
Q – Which tartan should I wear? A – Traditionally people wear the tartan (if any) which relates to their surname. If there is no appropriate name tartan, look for a district tartan connected to the area where your ancestors lived.
What is the prettiest tartan?
Nowadays Royal Stewart is the most widely produced tartan commercially thanks to its striking red colour scheme. No one thinks of it as even expressing royalism.
Can I wear my mother’s tartan?
Most people, no doubt, choose to wear a tartan associated with their family. Typically, if the surname you bear has a tartan affiliated with it, this is the first choice. However, there is nothing wrong with wearing a tartan from your mother’s side of the family, or your great-great grandmother, for that matter.
Can anyone register a tartan?
Anyone, from anywhere in the world, can register a new tartan (individuals, schools and corporate groups as well as professional designers and weavers) providing that it meets our criteria for registration.
Is wearing tartan offensive?
Found not only in kilts but in all manner of clothes and furnishings, the Royal Stewart tartan is displayed with pride and can be worn by all without any offense.
How do I apply for a tartan?
To apply to register a tartan, you need to have designed a unique tartan for which you must provide a threadcount, an image and a proposed tartan name. We strongly advise you to submit an application to register your tartan before having it woven to ensure it meets the criteria for registration.
How do I find out my Scottish clan?
To learn more about clan organizations in the United States, check out the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations. And to learn more about your Scottish ancestors, look for The Family Tree Scottish Genealogy Guide. Inside, you’ll find great information on Scottish clans, history, geography, names and more.