Working in a kilt

[OC Richard]

How many out there work in a kilt?

Generally I only wear kilts when I'm working. When I'm not working there's no reason to dress up.

Here I am at work.

[Hologenicman]

Generally I only wear kilts when I'm working. When I'm not working there's no reason to dress up.

Here I am at work.

Very nice!

I have the opposite situation...

[Tomo]

I wear my kilt for work when guiding in Scotland (a secondary occupation).

This is how I dress when I meet my guests. I always welcome them with a wee dram.



Although I don't wear a kilt throughout the trip it does make an appearance on some of the hikes.

I also wear a kilt at travel fairs - it certainly stands out here in Estonia when most other operators are in "team" polo shirts, sports jackets or suits - and at our local farmer's market where I make and sell a range of "Scottish" inspired jams (Bramble & Whisky being a firm favourite - and recently copied by a local jam producer!!)

[Jock Scot]

Well I suppose, there is work and then there is physical work. As a farmer I am quite used to the physical side of work and for that I have never worn the kilt working out and about on the farm. However, I do wear the kilt fairly regularly whilst in the office and just enjoying myself in the countryside but still "working."

In the office.

Glassing the hill.

Posting a letter.

Heading home after some light rule 11 stuff.

But, no kilt when this is going on!

[Hologenicman]

Well I suppose, there is work and then there is physical work. As a farmer I am quite used to the physical side of work and for that I have never worn the kilt working out and about on the farm. However, I do wear the kilt fairly regularly whilst in the office and just enjoying myself in the countryside but still "working."

In the office.

Glassing the hill.

Posting a letter.

Heading home after some light rule 11 stuff.

But, no kilt when this is going on!

Yeah, I find the kilt does not work well for anything where I am climbing or crawling around. But I tend to find a kilt perfect for physical activities such as chopping and hauling firewood or digging holes and such; much less restrictive.

Then Again, I wear a utility kilt and not a dress kilt...

I do have an interest in a great kilt for utility use as well with the thought that it was used in the days of hard physucal work and activity.

[Hologenicman]

I wear my kilt for work when guiding in Scotland (a secondary occupation).

This is how I dress when I meet my guests. I always welcome them with a wee dram.



Although I don't wear a kilt throughout the trip it does make an appearance on some of the hikes.

I also wear a kilt at travel fairs - it certainly stands out here in Estonia when most other operators are in "team" polo shirts, sports jackets or suits - and at our local farmer's market where I make and sell a range of "Scottish" inspired jams (Bramble & Whisky being a firm favourite - and recently copied by a local jam producer!!)

Tourism does seem to be the biggest "work" application for a kilt so far...

[Tomo]

Tourism does seem to be the biggest "work" application for a kilt so far...

Easiest job in the world - until you have to do it.

Although as I said for me it's a secondary occupation, so I only do a handful of tours a year (mainly in Scotland and school trips to other parts of the UK, but some here in Estonia). Still taken a big hit this year. Not so bad for me, but my wife earns far more from her guiding work than she does from her primary occupation as a teacher. She usually does tours to the UK, Lapland, Siberia, Mongolia and Cuba (among other places) - all cancelled this year - apart from some hiking trips to Finland. So prob. lost about 60% (or more) of her income. Hoping this year is better - esp. as we already have many summer tours that are sold out.