Many thanks my friends for the replies, it's good to know one is not alone.
As for visiting Scotland kilted I also say go for it, I'm here to show that the kilt is not just for those special occasions but for any time one chooses, my choice is to wear it for as long as possible.It's a case of someones got to show or lead the way to make it happen and I appreciate I am not the only one, so I say good luck to us all.
I only have two regrets on leaving England behind and they are I never got to met my friends Hamish or Derek..sorry. But saying that when they visit I hope to recrify that.
I do know what you mean Hamish about the kilt in a big city, I feel similar about visiting Aberdeen, a bit apprehensive but saying that I have to go because that's where my father comes from.
I'll keep you posted on Scotlands reactions to a man wearing the kilt with a English accent and playing the pipes!
All the best from bonnie Scotland.
Richard D. Reynolds.