I'm a Yorkshirewoman born and bred.

For nearly 25 years I believed my only Celtic blood was Irish, my maternal grandmother emigrating from Tipperary and my maternal grandfather being born in Sheffield to parents from the same county. I have always had an intense interest in anything Scottish though, and I was delighted recently when I found out I am descended from a Scotsman named Fletcher (my username is based on the Clan Fletcher motto, no I am NOT called Pete!). I suppose quite a few of you are in a similar situation.

I've been embracing this newfound Scottish heritage to the full and am considering purchasing a kilt. However, I am a little strapped for cash at the moment but joined this forum to admire the many modern-day wearers of this very Scottish item. I've been looking at budget kilts but realise you get what you pay for and I've heard some horror stories about what happens if you light a cigarette near some of them!

So anyway, honoured to join up and discuss KILTS with you!