Quote Originally Posted by Sir William View Post
Very interesting and fascinating results, Jock. Thanks for taking time to do this.

There is much to be learned from this, informal survey or not. It appears many of the answers are about 180 degrees out from our Forum - which is not surprising.

I did notice a correlation between questions 6, 9, 10 and 15. It would appear that Scots believe the kilt is for wear by Scots only and primarily in Scotland (or the UK at the very least). I'm not disputing your results, merely wondering why this perception.

6. Are you a Scot?(tick 1)
Yes: 100
No: 10

9. Where would you normally wear the civilian kilt?(tick 1)
Solely in the Highlands: 42
Solely in Scotland: 51
In the UK: 17

10. Would you ever wear the civilian kilt outwith the UK?(tick 1)
Yes, in exceptional circumstances: 30
Never: 80

15.Do you mind who wears the kilt?(tick 1)
Highlanders only: 42
Scots only: 59
Anyone: 9


This way of thinking is nothing new, the kilt has always been regarded as "ours" by many Scots. I think I may have mentioned this point from time to time! What is a surprise to me is the strength of feeling, possessiveness if you like, from the younger generation. I actually thought that they would be rather more laid back about this than the survey indicates.

So after quite a bit of thinking over this point, I wonder , if it is to do with the possibility of Scots independence in the near(?) future and the Scots Parliament that most of those questioned have grown up with for much of their lives. I really don't know, but I suspect it may be the case.