I've received a few different answers, so now I'm throwing the question out to the masses here at XMarks... What do you call these kilts?



The popular answer has been "belted plaid," although the argument is usually that it lacks a shoulder sash. The second most popular answer has been "phillabeg," but the argument has been that it lacks any sort of pleats. It can probably be argued either way, but I have yet to find a difinitive description and name for this.

Note that the 2 guys in the center wear their higher at the front of the leg, with a bit of a "tail" in the back. The guy on the right wraps his pretty evenly. I think this is what causes the debate described above.

If you have some kind of "proof" regarding the appropriate name for this garment, please share it.

The bottom line is, I want one of these... so I'm also looking for someone who sells them. I'll appreciate any leads on this, too.

(The picture is the band Albannach, playing at the base of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh during the 2007 Fringe.)