For me, since a very young age (in fact has far back has I can remember) I was brought up surrounded by my families ancestry. I was taught from my father about our family tree and he was always proud of our strong ties with Scotland. We had an entire room dedicated to our family and Scotland. He would talk of his father and his father etc.. telling me stories that were passed down from our relatives in the Highlands. The good times and bad. Days of prosper and joy, days of battles and sorrows. The strength our family had to succedd through it all. Has he told me of my brave and courageous family he would hand me pictures and heirlooms that have been passed down through the generations, I actually had artifacts in my hands, history, my families history, in front of me. I could touch it, feel it, see it. I was overwhelmed with amazement. Old pictures of my family, proudly in their kilts. From that day, I naturally wanted to wear a kilt. On weekends you could always hear bagpipes playing from that room. I would well up with a great sense of pride. At times I felt has if I would burst with the energy that was accumulating from within. My heart would pound , my hair would stand on end, goose bumps all over, you know the feeling. This was the blood of my ancestors pumping throughout my body. This is the blood of a proud people that has never been kept down. I still to this day get that way. When it's in your blood you just can't shake it. I've been into many things in my years on this planet. Some things come and some things are now gone, but one thing that's always stayed with me is my great sense of pride I have in being of Scottish stock. "The blood is strong , the heart is Highland"! I now have two young Lads and like my father, I teach them about our family tree, I pass the stories on to them and share the heirlooms I've been given. I see in them that very same twinkle, the goosebumps, the chest sticking out a wee bit more. That same sense of pride, the love of the bagpipes and all things Scottish. In fact the day I was appointed Representative for Clan Cameron my Lads and family were extremely proud. My kids can't get enough and they tell their friends at school and share our families stories and the stories of a proud nation, Scotland. Now don't get me wrong in anyway. My Lads and I are very proud Americans and would do anything for the United States. We are also very proud of our family and where we came from and we should be. So without going on any further, cuz I feel you get the general gist, that's what brought me and my Lads to wearing a kilt. Do I feel anyone should or could wear a kilt regardless if they are Scottish, have Scottish ancestry, or not. The answer, ABSOLUTELY !!!. Anyone can and should wear a kilt. For a man and a wee lad it's one of the greatest articles of clothing you will ever have and one of the most manly tae boot . So if you've been thinking about getting one and you have not yet, do yourself and those around you a favor, GET ONE. You'll never regret it, you only will if you don't. To those who give us grief, git oot of the damn sandbox and quit being so jealous and git yourself one. Cheers and up the Scots !!! Kilt on brothers and sisters.