Too Traditional?

[Ryan Ross]

Well, no, not quite so, Colin. A special occasion requires -- today as always -- the wearing of ones best attire suitable to the occasion. In the Highlands no one sets aside a special kilt for wear at specific events, if that is what you are saying. Neither is it true that our only kilts are heavy ones worn only at special times.

We always -- in the past and roday, too -- present ourselves as best we are able at special occasions

No, I think you miss Colin's point- I do believe that he may be refering to Jock's oft mentioned idea that the "traditional" way in the Highlands is to have only one kilt, and that said kilt would be your "expensive tank for special occasions"... and that the less espensive, lighter kilts are helping folks to get away from the particular tradition of special events kilting only.

Of course, I could be completely wrong there, or in turn, this could be another case of a part-time Highlander speaking (with concrete certainty) in the place of a whole region of full-time highlanders.