Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
I can't say I agree with you on the first point, Scott. There were a number of kilted gents who were members of the Order of Scottish Clans, various and sundry Caledonian/St. Andrew's and Burns Clubs, masonic lodges, and militia units (79th NY) that wore kilts during the mid-to-late 19th century onwards.

I daresay the popularity has increased since the 1960s, but there were kilts here.

Regards,

Todd
Todd, I was speaking in very broad terms and yes, kilts have been won by a few traditionalists and die hards (and the odd military unit) since before the founding of the Republic.

I probably should have said something more like "the popularity of wearing the kilt is a relatively new thing in North America", and I'll probably edit my post to reflect this... in fact, I just have.