Wearing kilts as a mark of respect

[Larry124]

I wear kilts just for comfort and for fun.

[Nick the DSM]

I'm with you!

[Stratherrick]

No offence taken, Ugly Bear!

I decided I'd get my kilt in 2000 after standing at the spot at Culloden where my ancestors charged across the battlefield knowing that, within a short space in time, their culture was to be decimated and their women raped.

It has also inspired me to learn a little Scots' Gaelic, also banned, though, as yet, it hasn't got me picking up the pipes, also banned.

Cheers

Bruce

[ardchoille]

I totally agree. I wear the kilt for two main reasons:
1) To show an allegiance to my Scottish heritage
2) In defiance of the old law forbidding such garments

The fact that I'm unbelievably comfortable was a fortunate side effect.

[Mael Coluim]

I am certainly proud of my Scottish heritage, yet I think I just enjoy being kilted!

[Riverkilt]

I'm with Bruce...wasn't that long ago that after a couple years of wearing kilts to work daily I was told to stop - on the aniversary of proscription!! Ironic my employer is a Federally funded agency that is constantly teaching and requiring cultural sensitivity and diversity. Was able to work through that and hopefully cement my right to wear kilts at work. For that reason proscription has meaning for me. When I kilt up for work I always am aware that I had to win that right yet again.

Of course being single and knowing that most lassies love a kilted man, the FREEDOM! and breeze between my knees, their beauty, the swing and swish, etc etc are reasons...if reasons are needed....

Headed for the river today....kilted of course.

Ron

[Jack Daw]

Evey now and then, I get asked why the Scots still wear the kilt, and my short answer is, "Because at one time their government told them they couldn't." I don't know about other countries, but in America, that answer is never misunderstood.

[Bryan]

"Because at one time their government told them they couldn't." I don't know about other countries, but in America, that answer is never misunderstood.

Hear, hear!!

[Ozman1944]

I just always liked the Kilted look, but only saw them in parades. Now they are more popular, and available, and (thanks to Stillwater , Frugal Corner, et al) within budget range, and I am now at that age when I don 't have to please anyone but myself, and can wear what I darn well like; I wear 'em! Tartans, Solid color, Leather, Traditional, Modern. I enjoy them all.
The look and the comfort is great.
A pity Roman Togas or Muslim Djebellas, aren't "in" or I'd be draped in one at the drop of a hat. Anything to be free of constricting trousers!!!

[sharpdressedscot]

...A pity Roman Togas or Muslim Djebellas, aren't "in" or I'd be draped in one at the drop of a hat...

Hey, man. If I wear one, will you? We could have a toga party! toga toga toga!


A tartan toga.... a bit extreme?