My wife and I have just returned from 6 weeks touring the highlands full time kilted.

I received the following comments.

From 3 or 4 shop keepers in small local shops.... What is your tartan?

Twice in tourist information centres... Several people thought I was staff.

From an old lady serving in a small gift shop... Its nice to see someone wearing their kilt at the correct length, at the top of the kneecap and not covering the knees like the local young ones wear them.

And 3 japanees tourists in a castle... 1 male 2 female around 20 years old. The 2 girls wanted their photo taken with me. So I let them.

Not a single negative comment.

Wear ya kilts all the time if ya want.

I always wore a polo shirt with full hose and flashes and in the evening a shirt and tie plus vest/waistcoat or tweed jacket depending how warm it was. Carry a large umbrella, its better than a raincoat and keeps ya kilt dry.

I seem to get better attention/help in shops etc. than I did last year wearing pants/shorts and many smiles and nods of approval. especially from the ladies.



Chris.