When is a PC too formal?

[figheadair]

My wife and I are taking a deferred honeymoon to Scotland at the end of the month and we’d both love to have a bit of a black tie night. Would it be inappropriate to wear the PC (along with her in a formal gown) to a very nice restaurant for dinner one of the nights we’re there? Not sure what formality levels are typical in Scotland. Where I live in the US, it would be a bit odd to go to even a nice restaurant in a tux. Though I suppose a bit odd is fine so long as it’s not wholly inappropriate.

Thanks in advance!

PS - Would love any recommendations for restaurants where black tie might be appropriate. Thanks!

You don't say where you are staying, Edinburgh?

I attend a number of dinners each year where the Dress Code is Black Tie, in fact, I'm going to one on Saturday evening, but they are always private occasions, associated with Balls etc. I've worn a smart charcoal jacket and kilt to dinner in a restaurant occasionally but never Black Tie, that would be very unusual, to the point of being strange unless you were going on to a Black Tie event.

Whilst I understand you sentiment, if it were me I would avoid dressing to that level of formality unless you really want to be the centre of attention.