In my experience, as long as he wears the kilt with respect and behave in a respectful manner, the visiting tourist to Scotland (and Wales) will, in turn, be respected and wecomed by the residents.

By this I do not mean that he should be overdressed with every Highland Dress accessory in the catalogues nor, on the other hand, should our tourist dress in a sloppy or slovenly manner - one can be too casual!!

He should simply remember that the kilt is an everyday garment and is not a uniform (unless, of course, he is a member of a visiting pipe band!!). He should keep the accessories to a minimum and appropriate to the time of day.

By all means, our tourist, may wear a T-shirt with his kilt (best if it is a plain one and in white or a colour that co-ordinates with the tartan) together with folded down hose and boots, as day wear.

Just remind him to take a good look in a full-length mirror before he leaves his hotel or B&B - in other words, our tourist should dress as carefully as he would, or should, back home!!