Wearing a kilt but not being Scottish

**Thunderbolt** · 28th August 08, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Carolina Kiltman

I was told by what I am sure is a highly impeachable source, that type "O" is more common among Celts. . . . . you might want to check yours

Originally Posted by GreenDragon

I'm A Negative.

That gives me an idea...

A blood type poll...!

I wonder what it'll show, with so many Scots on here.

Here ya go...

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/w...x.html?t=40547

T.

**Fiddler Doyle** · 28th August 08, 06:30 PM

Hmmm

First, wear what you want, when you want. If you want style, and are secure, wear a kilt.

As to being Scottish. Fact - there are way more people in the US than in Scotland who claim to be Scots. My guess is Canada has a similar demography.

Many "true" Scots have deep Norse, Celt, Gaol and other roots. If someone could actually describe what is pure "Scottish" blood, my guess is that there are very, very few in the world who have it. Not too many with pure blood, but most with pure hearts.

My two cents.

**Fiddler Doyle** · 28th August 08, 06:35 PM

Ok, one more thought - random perhaps...

I can remember meeting in Texas, I met a chap once who put his arm around me and said "Son, do you feel like a Texan"

My response, ...timid... well yes sir, today I feel like a Texan.

His answer "If you feel like a Texan, then you are a Texan"

I would apply that logic to kilts and being "Scottish".

Fiddler Doyle

**Makeitstop** · 1st September 08, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by BruceBC

On a side note.... the science reason you can wear a kilt - genetic differences with the human population are very, very small. We are a young species from a small founding population. Therefore, we are all related to each other. (ps I have used this one on someone who said that I did not have a Scottish accent and thus should not be wearing a kilt - they walked away in a state of confusion - I called checkmate on that one)

Originally Posted by Fiddler Doyle

As to being Scottish. Fact - there are way more people in the US than in Scotland who claim to be Scots. My guess is Canada has a similar demography.

Many "true" Scots have deep Norse, Celt, Gaol and other roots. If someone could actually describe what is pure "Scottish" blood, my guess is that there are very, very few in the world who have it. Not too many with pure blood, but most with pure hearts.

Well, when you look at the big picture, none of us are Scottish, German or Japanese. We are all African, by way of Scotland, Germany or Japan. And if we had perfect records of our ancestors going back to the beginning (or at least to before the dawn of civilization) most of us would probably find connections to places all over the globe. And that includes Scotland.

Originally Posted by Fiddler Doyle

Ok, one more thought - random perhaps...

I can remember meeting in Texas, I met a chap once who put his arm around me and said "Son, do you feel like a Texan"

My response, ...timid... well yes sir, today I feel like a Texan.

His answer "If you feel like a Texan, then you are a Texan"

I would apply that logic to kilts and being "Scottish".

Fiddler Doyle

I like that. And choosing to be a part of a culture/identity/whatever is so much more meaningful than being born into it by chance.

Just remember, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. So anyone who claims to be Scottish and gives you crap about it is lacking perspective, and anyone who isn't Scottish has no more "authority" on these matters than you do.

**Woodsheal** · 1st September 08, 05:01 PM

**kenny graham** · 29th August 08, 03:52 AM

if you want to wear the kilt why not, as long as its the real mccoy and not one of those so called designer kilts, tell them i,m your pal from scotland and i gave you permission.

**Ranald** · 1st September 08, 03:01 AM

Originally Posted by kenny graham

if you want to wear the kilt why not, as long as its the real mccoy and not one of those so called designer kilts, tell them i,m your pal from scotland and i gave you permission.

YES YES YES very well said that man.

**Alexaye** · 29th August 08, 04:37 AM

Hi fellow Graham
Good advice why not wear the Graham Tartan you are very wellcome to be associated with us. My thoughts only of course. It would probably be better to wear the Pride of Scotland as it would be easier to justify. But I'll second all those that I said you could , and refer anyone who says otherwise back to us if they have the bottle.
Regards to all Alex (Clan Graham) Ne oublie

**Jerry** · 1st September 08, 04:30 AM

Check out this from the forum's opening page. It is the welcome statement for Xmarksthescot.

Welcome to X Marks the Scot - A Kilt Forum
X Marks the Scot is an international community of kilt wearers and those who encourage the wearing of kilts. Kilts are a man's garment and it is our goal to promote the wearing of the kilt in more than just the "Highland Games" situation. This is not a forum for men looking to wear womens clothing nor is it a forum for other types of men's un-bifurbricated garments. If you want to know more about kilts then you have come to the right place!

You do not have to be Scottish to post here or to wear a kilt. The name of this forum was chosen a while ago for different purposes and yet this website has evolved into what it is today. Please do not let the name deter you from posting.

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**Xabaras** · 1st September 08, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Jerry

You do not have to be Scottish to post here or to wear a kilt. The name of this forum was chosen a while ago for different purposes and yet this website has evolved into what it is today. Please do not let the name deter you from posting.

And if a X mark the scot, put an X on yourself and you are done!