Quote Originally Posted by fortcollinsjerry View Post
I've come across a number of strings and posts discussing what is or is not proper and PC attire when wearing the kilt at various functions and activities - most recenlty a topic of when and how to wear the dirk.

Where does all this information come from? Is there a "Rules-of-wearing-the-kilt" book somewhere that is the ultimate authority and that a majority of authorities agree with or is it more a matter of convention in various places.

How's a guy to know?
Hands down, the very best guide you can get on the subject is a small book called "Tartans and Highland Dress" by Charles R. MacKinnon of Dunakin, though I believe it may now be out of print (try a used books seller). A second choice would be "So You're Going to Wear the Kilt" by Scotty Thompson - though this is written by an American and some of his advice is a bit questionable, whereas Mackinnon of Dunakin is a native born Scottish chieftain and an indisputable authority.