There are no laws about which tartan you may wear, just traditions, so you can choose a design that you like and wear it with pride. Traditionally, people wear the tartan that relates to their surname. If there is no appropriate name tartan, you can look for a district tartan connected to the area where your ancestors lived. There are also a number of tartans which have been designed for anyone to wear, and you can ask your outfitter to show you the range. If you are still unsuccessful in finding a tartan for your name, you can try alternative spellings and search for those. There are also universal tartans that anyone can wear, including Royal Stewart tartan, Black Watch tartan, and MacLeod of Lewis tartan, among others. You can also design your own tartan if you want to express your individuality and creativity. In summary, here are some ways to choose a tartan:
- Search for your own family name, and try different spelling variations if necessary.
- Look for a district tartan connected to the area where your ancestors lived.
- Ask your outfitter to show you the range of tartans designed for anyone to wear.
- Choose a universal tartan that you like, or design your own tartan.
