I must agree that enlisting the aid of a teacher as your advocate will greatly improve your chances. And simply asking is not too good an idea: it makes sense, and it's logical, so don't go that route. It really is easier to get forgiveness then to get permission. Unless you're on the inside, like a teacher. I like that idea.

I also like the idea of promising to return to "lecture" on the kilt and its place in Scottish history. Not only will you learn something, but you will be able to share your learning with others, and if you haven't learned the value of that yet, you will.