Thanks for all the support! I'm a computer trainer in a large law firm in Manhattan and really hoped it wouldn't be a big thing. Here's the basic text of what I requested of our director of administration (who makes the final decision), just in case you want to give it a shot! Basically, he said "I don't see a problem with this at this time...we encourage diversity in our firm..." etc...

"I'm of Scottish descent. As such, I am seeking your consent to wear a proper, traditional kilt on the following 7 annual holidays below, celebrating on either Friday or Monday as appropriate for a weekend holiday:

January 25 – Burns Night, Scotland's second national holiday (honoring Robert Burns)
March 17 – St. Patrick's Day
April 6 – National Tartan Day in USA
October 2 – My Birthday
November 30 – St. Andrew's Day (Patron Saint of Scotland)
December 24 – Christmas Eve
December 31 – Hogmanay, New Year's Eve

When I wear a kilt in public, I always receive positive reactions – it quickly becomes a non-issue. I often receive compliments from both men and women. This has, of course, nothing to do with cross-dressing, rather it is my desire to publicly acknowledge my heritage (and to be quite comfortable at the same time). The kilt, in its many forms, is a traditional masculine garment. Attached is a photo of me in a kilt from last Fall."