Wearing a kilt but not being Scottish

**Gunnar** · 14th August 08, 06:32 AM

I want to buy a traditional Scottish outfit and wear it to formal occasions. But isn't it ridiculous for a non Scottish person to wear a tartan kilt?
I have not one Scottish drop in my blood (mainly viking and celtic) so I'm thinking of the comments; ''Why are you wearing a kilt? You'r not Scottish!''
Do you guys think it's okay for a none Scottish person to wear a Scottish outfit with a tartan kilt to, for example, a wedding?

**graham_s** · 14th August 08, 06:38 AM

Wear it if you want to.
Anyone asks, refer them to me. I'm a full blooded Scot, and I said you could ;)

**Bugbear** · 14th August 08, 06:39 AM

* Frustrated yelling removed. *
It sounds like you want to dress well for this wedding and look sharp and proper. I think that's good enough.

**CactusJack** · 14th August 08, 06:42 AM

Here's my thinking on this, you don't need to be Scottish to put on a kilt, you just need the courage to wear it!

**mbhandy** · 15th August 08, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by CactusJack

Here's my thinking on this, you don't need to be Scottish to put on a kilt, you just need the courage to wear it!

That in it self will make you Scottish. (Courage)

Wear the Kilt MAN.

MrBill

**ardchoille** · 14th August 08, 06:43 AM

Is it wrong for a person who isn't a cowboy to wear jeans or a cowboy hat?
Is it wrong for a person who isn't a baseball player to wear a baseball cap?
Is it wrong for a person who doesn't play tennis to wear tennis shoes?
Is it wrong for a person who doesn't ride a bicycle to wear bicycle shorts?

I feel that any person should wear what he or she desires - it's known as freedom.

There are no rules, make sure you mention that to the kilt police if you meet them

**davedove** · 14th August 08, 07:01 AM

Of course you don't have to be Scottish. While many of the members here do have some Scottish blood, many do not.

Many nations in Europe have their own tartans. I don't believe Iceland does, but other Norse countries like Norway and Sweden do.

Look around, find a tartan you feel a connection to (whatever it may be), and get yourself a kilt.

**macwilkin** · 14th August 08, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by davedove

Of course you don't have to be Scottish. While many of the members here do have some Scottish blood, many do not.

Many nations in Europe have their own tartans. I don't believe Iceland does, but other Norse countries like Norway and Sweden do.

Look around, find a tartan you feel a connection to (whatever it may be), and get yourself a kilt.

Not only that, but there are many strong connections between Scotland and the Nordic countries, going all the way back to the Norsemen.

Regards,

Todd

**Andrewson** · 14th August 08, 08:01 AM

From another full-blooded Scot: I say you certainly can wear the kilt if you want to. If you really want to then I am sure you'll wear it well, and that is all that matters.

As for dealing with the comments, ardchoille has it right:

Originally Posted by ardchoille

Is it wrong for a person who isn't a cowboy to wear jeans or a cowboy hat?
Is it wrong for a person who isn't a baseball player to wear a baseball cap?
Is it wrong for a person who doesn't play tennis to wear tennis shoes?
Is it wrong for a person who doesn't ride a bicycle to wear bicycle shorts?

**Ryan Nielson** · 14th August 08, 08:14 AM

I'm in your boat as well. Mostly Danish with some German and English. Did extensive family research as far back as I could and there is no scottish at all. There was someone many generations back in the family with the name of Kennedy but they were most likely Irish. I first wore a kilt as requirement to compete in highland games but now I just like to wear it. I'm not a cowboy either but have worn a cowboy hat when fishing before.