Richard, I see your point about too much historical influence. That's why I'm getting all new photos for my up coming thread.

James, what you said reminded me of what a friend of mine said. "I don't have any blood connection to kilted peoples of any sort. So for me to wear a kilt would make me feel like I was playing dress up at best, and like I was running around with a towel around my waist at worst."

Kilts in general are not the social norm and they, regardless of type, must be worn respectfully to avoid the costume mentality. But what is perfectly respectable to some, is brigadoonery to others. Which is where the ability to be unapologetically yourself comes in. I think that some take the opinions of others with more weight than they should. That's where the perceived "snobbery" comes in, even if it isn't really there. In fact, it's just people sharing their opinions.