Hello from Gastonia, N.C.

**Matt Richards** · 28th January 11, 06:49 PM

Hi folks! I've been lurking on this site for ages and figured I should go ahead and register.

I live in North Carolina although 99% of my family is from and still lives in Philadelphia and eastern Pennsylvania -- some going back to the 1700s.

I kind of feel a bit embarrassed since I don't have a confirmed Scottish heritage -- yet. My grandmother's grandparents' family were Episcopal Ulster McAuleys and Presbyterian Murdocks (all immigrants to Philadelphia) -- I'm sure there's a Scottish connection there if I could only find it, since the majority of the Ulster McAuleys appear to be of Scottish descent. I love all things from the British Isles, especially Ireland and Scotland, from history to poetry and music to language. And I especially love kilts, but I feel guilty about wearing one since, as one Youtube poster put it "because their ancestors slept with a Scot they think that gives them the right (to wear a kilt)."

Anyway, glad to meet everyone!

**KiltedDixon** · 28th January 11, 07:13 PM

from Rowlett, Texas.

Keep wearing your kilt. You are in good company here.

**gary meakin** · 28th January 11, 07:28 PM

from Southern New Hampshire.

I'm not sure you have to earn the "right" to wear the kilt.
Wear it proudly and guilt free!!!

**Spartan Tartan** · 28th January 11, 07:48 PM

from Oklahoma City, OK!

As for the kilt, you have one and that's your right/entitlement to wear it. Enjoy and again, welcome.

**piperdbh** · 28th January 11, 07:50 PM

Welcome aboard from just up 321 and left on 40.

Don't believe everything you hear on YouTube. Wear the kilt with pride. After all, you're a Tarheel!

**Nick the DSM** · 28th January 11, 08:22 PM

Welcome from Charlotte, NC!

I frequent Gastonia a bit as my dad lives there.

Enjoy!

**Ancienne Alliance** · 28th January 11, 11:38 PM

Welcome from France !

It’s good to have you here.

Best,

Robert & Lady Chrystel

**BoldHighlander** · 29th January 11, 12:32 AM

...from the far nw corner of Washington state!

*...there is no entitlement for wearing the kilt, the only "right" is whatever you feel is right for you. There's a lot of "experts" on youtube who like to hear themselves talk.

**Dall_Piobaire** · 30th January 11, 02:38 PM

Halo from G'boro. A yankee myself, NJ and CT girlfriend from Scranton!

**Chas** · 29th January 11, 03:23 AM

Hello Matt,

Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the Atlantic in Norfolk, England.

The best thing you can do is never listen to advice from Youtube.

Regards

Chas