I found this on the Scotland Today site for Scotland TV...URL below...

http://scotlandtoday.scottishtv.co.u..._1&newsid=4042

"The most famous kilt in Scotland has raised £10,000 pounds for childrens charities.

First Minister Jack McConnell's pin striped effort was put up for auction over the weekend, and today he said he was glad all the publicity had lead to such a substantial donation.

Rod Stewart's girlfriend, Penny Lancaster is thought to have been among the bidders, but the new owner has chosen to remain anonymous."


RLJ-