Where to wear the kilt wolrdwide???

[ProudGrandsonofClanGrant]

It's almost impossible to make a generalization because it all depends on too many factors (location, timing, who you encounter, etc, etc).

I agree. I daresay bigger cities do tend to be more accepting in general, but it's always difficult when you try to make a generalization. I have always found Canada to be quite kilt-friendly. But I suppose that's the bit about location, timing, and who I encountered. Great to hear about your success with the kilt on the other side of the world.

Slainte,

Nick

[Holcombe Thomas]

CDNSushi: "You WILL be assumed to be Scottish FROM Scotland, however."

I have had that here in Washington, DC. My explanations didn't work. On one occasion, at a charity ball, I was introduced (without knowing it was coming), as the first person who had come all the way from Scotland for the annual event. In fact, I had come, oh, about 8 miles.

Holcombe

[TheOfficialBren]

CDNSushi: "You WILL be assumed to be Scottish FROM Scotland, however."

I have had that here in Washington, DC. My explanations didn't work. On one occasion, at a charity ball, I was introduced (without knowing it was coming), as the first person who had come all the way from Scotland for the annual event. In fact, I had come, oh, about 8 miles.

Holcombe

I had this very same thing happen to me whilest visiting Mexico. I am not a Spanish-speaker and only know a few words.

The locals would brighten up, point to my kilt and say, [in Spanish] "Scotland! Scotland!"

After several goes-around with the locals trying my utmost to explain that I am an American of Scottish descent who enjoys wearing the kilt (and a lot of blank stares due to the language barrier), finally I gave up.

They would enthusiastically shout, "Scotland!"

To which I would politely chime in, "Scotland!"

Various local souvenirs were purchased and a fine trip was had by all.

[guardsman]

Farmer jones , your lucky ! To wear a kilt in Scotland you will be applauded , but you wont see too many Scots kilted , cmon Jock join in here . Been lucky to see about ten kilt wearers outside of Braemar Gathering in last three visits north . A shame really , a great garment just so expensive for the run of the mill Scot or British I.e son of Scotsman ! Or whatever

[Jock Scot]

Farmer jones , your lucky ! To wear a kilt in Scotland you will be applauded , but you wont see too many Scots kilted , cmon Jock join in here . Been lucky to see about ten kilt wearers outside of Braemar Gathering in last three visits north . A shame really , a great garment just so expensive for the run of the mill Scot or British I.e son of Scotsman ! Or whatever

Who, me? I am not too sure that applause can be guaranteed, but you are quite right, you will not see many--------think, almost as rare as hens teeth---- kilts worn by Scotsmen on a day to day basis in Scotland.

[ThistleDown]

I'm going to have to chase back a good many years in my memory bank, but I have worn Highland dress in all of these countries, and maybe a few more: Scotland, England, Eire, Wales, Canada, Northern Ireland, America, Australia, France, Germany (West, East and then just), The Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Greece, Spain, Egypt, the USSR, Mexico, Jamaica, Cuba, Malta, Bosnia, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, India, Monaco, Finland, Sri Lanka and Hungary. Here's where the memory fault kicks in: I think I have had adverse or critical responses in England, Northern Ireland and America, and pointed snickers of whatever snickers are in the USSR. Lots of curiosity in unusual places, but all friendly.

I suspect this has something to do with having worn it all my life, but perhaps just as much with ignoring how others see the colour of my skin, the length of my hair -- or the manner of my dress.

[California Highlander]

One of the "kilted in Scotland" threads is here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ericans-76991/

Lots to sift through, lots of useful and informative opinions to get you thinking. And the thread ends with a Scotch discussion!

[scotswelshrunner]

One of the "kilted in Scotland" threads is here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ericans-76991/

Lots to sift through, lots of useful and informative opinions to get you thinking. And the thread ends with a Scotch discussion!

Thanks for the link. I will read this all!!!

[KiltFitz]

I will be wearing my kilt in Amsterdam at the end of the month for no apparent reason so I will let you know how the reactions go. Since the Dutch don't play six nations rugby they will not be as used to seeing it as say, Romans, Londoners or Parisians who see thousands of us every two years at least. I daresay there has been the odd stag do wearing them in Amsterdam not to mention the tartan army visits.

My uncle is a proud glaswegian who has lived there for decades and wears his kilt frequently. When my cousin got married I recall some local curiosity when we arrived en-masse but it was mainly about the different ways in which we accessorised our wedding outfits. In any case I feel confident that I will not be the most outrageous sight walking the streets of Amsterdam on my upcoming trip.

Pics to follow.

[mookien]

... Pics to follow.

Can't wait.