Kilted US expat in Scotland needing advice

[kiltedsawyer]

As Troglodyte mentioned that men in Scotland wear kilts "to weddings, ceilidhs, gatherings and games - or the footie." I'd like to ask if it would make sense that you perhaps might wear the kilt to events where the kilt is considered more the convention? At least at first, and then branch out to other occasions as you feel more comfortable.

I would also like to ask; what is a "footie?"

Cheers,

David

[Arnot]

I would also like to ask; what is a "footie?"

Cheers,

David

The footie is referring to football (soccer).😉

[Jock Scot]

As Troglodyte mentioned that men in Scotland wear kilts "to weddings, ceilidhs, gatherings and games - or the footie." I'd like to ask if it would make sense that you perhaps might wear the kilt to events where the kilt is considered more the convention? At least at first, and then branch out to other occasions as you feel more comfortable.

I would also like to ask; what is a "footie?"

Cheers,

David

We must not forget that the kilt is worn on occasion-------quite often by some------ for no reason at all. Just like I am at the moment!

[CBH]

I'm just catching up on this interesting thread.

I can relate as I'm American, and also from Texas - one of the handful of places in America that people in other countries have actually heard about. As such, our stereotypes are often why they know about it

In the cities there really aren't many people who wear boots and hats. A few, maybe........ But there are still genuine cowboys that wear that "costume" every day. Its just normal clothing in rural parts of the state, and perhaps many other places in the West and South.

I can also relate because I plan to visit Scotland in the near future, and really wanted to wear my kilts to at least some of the places we plan to visit. I figured dinner would be a good occasion, and I thought distilleries would also be well suited. Although distilleries would doubtlessly be filled with 100% tourists.

As OP will be living in Scotland, I expect that after perhaps an initial visit to some typical tourist spots, he and his family will probably not have to worry too much about being confused for a tourist in their normal, everyday life. Probably don't see many tourists at the grocery store or normal restaurants.

What about a golf course ? I've never golfed in a kilt, but wondered of all the usual places you might see a man in a kilt, is a golf course one of them ? Pockets are extremely handy for golf, so perhaps simple logistics would make it impractical. Anxious to see what y'all think.....

[Jock Scot]

I'm just catching up on this interesting thread.

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What about a golf course ? I've never golfed in a kilt, but wondered of all the usual places you might see a man in a kilt, is a golf course one of them ? Pockets are extremely handy for golf, so perhaps simple logistics would make it impractical. Anxious to see what y'all think.....

Errrrr be careful. I am no golfer, so I can’t speak of personal experience, but a well respected American member here on this website, a keen golfer, some time ago, tried to Tee off on one of THE famous golf courses here wearing his kilt. He was asked to change into trousers before taking his first stroke.

Just saying.

[CBH]

Errrrr be careful. I am no golfer, so I can’t speak of personal experience, but a well known American member here on this website, a keen golfer, some time ago, tried to Tee off on one of THE famous golf courses here wearing his kilt. He was asked to change into trousers before taking his first stroke.

Just saying.

No kidding !!!!!

Wow...............THAT I did not expect............

Maybe he'll see this and reply. Welcome any additional advice as well.

[Jock Scot]

He hasn’t posted here for many a year, a shame really because he was a very nice chap.

[Ivor]

He hasn’t posted here for many a year, a shame really because he was a very nice chap.

And I believe it was Turnberry, now owned by a certain Donald Trump so I wonder if the dress requirements may have relaxed since then.

[Janner52]

We must not forget that the kilt is worn on occasion-------quite often by some------ for no reason at all. Just like I am at the moment!

Totally agree. The kilt can be worn when the occasion is appropriate or something that you just decide to wear on the day.

Much the same as any other item of clothing in that respect.

[OC Richard]

I would like to ask what is a "footie?"

It's like this



As you see the essential elements are, in this order

1) alcohol
2) Scotland shirt
3) kilt
4) outlandish hat