Thank you Jock for a great and contextual comment on the wearing of the kilt. It reminds me a lot of the practice of kilt wearing in Cape Breton where the kilt is hardly seen until there's a special community event, or sadly a funeral and then without notice the kilts appear. I appreciate the distinctions you make about traditions between the highland and the lowlands and I, having not been to Scotland, have learned a lot from this exchange. I think it's fair to say, that a similar practice is observed here in Canada...the well made, well fashioned "traditional" kilts appear most at special holidays/observances and community/family celebrations like weddings. It is not common to see the kilt in daily use, but I suspect that for many, the kilt is regarded as very special and donned for the occasions that merit it. That being said, I like the fact that those in the Xmarks community are finding the where-with-all to wear the kilt more frequently at home and about which has created the "casual" approach. But thanks again Jock for adding to the conversation from where you are.