Hello from South of the Border

**John Mason** · 27th December 07, 06:27 AM

Hello,
I am a 4th generation Englishman. My great great grandfather in the direct male line was a Scot from Cramond in Midlothian who "emigrated" to England about 1810 to 1815.
The Masons of Midlothian are a sept of the Sinclair Clan.
I now have a Sinclair tartan kilt and, though an Englishman, am proud of my Scottish heritage. I will be wearing the kilt publicly for the first time on New Year's Eve.
How do Scotsmen in Scotland feel about people such as me wearing the kilt? I have been told that if I were to wear it in Scotland it might cause offence to the Scots. Any thoughts?

John Mason.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 27th December 07, 06:39 AM

Can't answer your question, but offer WELCOME from Flint, Michigan!!

**James MacMillan** · 27th December 07, 07:30 AM

First off

from Sunny Southern California!

We have many a Scot on this forum and I think that you will find that they do not have a problem with you wearing the kilt.

**cessna152towser** · 27th December 07, 07:51 AM

from the Scottish Borders.
I'd be very disappointed if anyone took offence at your wearing a kilt when you visit Scotland.
Most Scotsmen I know own a kilt but only wear it on special occasions which makes me as an everyday kilt wearer more of an exception.
I live in Scotland, close to the English Border and I am 75% Scottish and 25% Irish.
There is a myth here that a man in a kilt is probably an American, particularly if wearing one of the cheaper quality kilts sold in the tourist shops - simply because we see so many people of Scots descent travelling here on holiday to discover their roots. At the start of their holiday they may buy a cheap kilt in one of the tourist shops and wear it throughout their holiday. It is a myth though, as I have probably met more Englishmen wearing kilts than Americans!
Do come and tour Scotland in your kilt and be sure to meet up with some of the Scottish x-markers while you are here.

**CactusJack** · 27th December 07, 09:19 AM

Hello John and

From a chilly and foggy St. Louis, Mo. seems like you question has been given some good answers and I can not add to them but wear your kilt with pride as you go.

**McMurdo** · 27th December 07, 09:28 AM

from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

**Chase** · 27th December 07, 09:36 AM

Welcome from Houston, Texas

**Bugbear** · 27th December 07, 09:44 AM

Welcome from the desert southwest of America. Thought at first you might have been talking about south of our border. Everyone can wear a kilt, so go for it.