I've found this an interesting thread, because there are two good opinions being voiced.

One being that if you are wearing a kilt you will draw attention to yourself (not necessarily a bad thing ) and perhaps at times be fair game for some undue treatment. The other is that wearing a kilt doesn't mean you can be treated like a bit of meat.

I've worn my kilt extensively over the years and a lot of what happens depends on the circumstances. I've travelled all over europe wearing my kilt to Rugby matches and to be honest whenever we're in this position we are fair game, We're out to enjoy ourselves and often when girls see a bunch of guy's who aren't the usual mob they will be attracted to you, particularly if you are relaxed and having a good laugh. We were away at an international this year but not staying in the main area and a number of girls came up asking what we were doing, engaging us in conversation. If fact comment of the night was "What are you doing in this sh#th#le".

In this circumstances we're fairly robust and can deal with it.

We also normally have a tour sacrifice. What happens here is one of the guys will offer his services to inquisitive women so if anyone comes up and asks any of us we point them in his direction. So its normally the same couple of lads, I've still to hear them complain.

We have had undue attention from guys particulary in France and italy, TBO they are just inquisitive and don't mean any harm. If they try a fly look we can deal with it pretty quickly and laugh it off, letting them know its a non starter but not in an intimidating manner.

The thought of threatening someone with police action though I do find a bit excessive and I'm surprised at the number of times that has cropped up.

The other events I tend to wear my kilt to are black tie do's, so I wouldn't expect any of this to crop up. If anyone is showing an interest it can be dealt with by going to a quiet corner as someone previously mentioned.

Don't get me wrong there have been occassions when Ive been bellowing "get your #### hand out of there" but it very very rarely and I can honestly say never out of context with the event we're at.

Edited to add.

I'd never in any circumstances think this would warrant violence of any kind without extreme provocation.