I'm originally from Nova Scotia (born and raised, but went to University outside of my home province). You will see kilts there often, but not every day. I agree, that kilts aren't a big deal there, as they are seen frequently; and most people there have some sort of Scottish Heritage (just check out any phone book). You won't see them every day, but Kilts most often make their appearances at weddings, military functions (I don't think I've ever been to a Remembrance Day service back home when there weren't a few kilts), parties, any waterfronts (usually pipers are found), summer festivals (unique to different rural communities) and certain drinking and eating establishments. Kilt sightings are a common occurrence, most often in Halifax (since the most people are there....but also in Pictou County (Where the first Scottish Immigrants landed and settled in 1773, off the ship Hector in Pictou. Also the Highland Games in Antigonish), Cape Breton (Chestico days in Port Hood, for example), and other communities. I know many people with kilts, but they are just not worn every day. So I'd say that Nova Scotian's/Blue Nose's don't feel the need to connect with other kilted people (because they are everywhere). I'll be getting married next year, and I'd estimate that there will be 10 of my guests in different kilts; most male guests will not be kilted however. I guess that is ok if they don't want to look as good as classy as the rest of us fellas. One thing I will say though, is that I've never seen a Utilikilt, as the kilts seen there are of the traditional modern styles (I've also never seen a great kilt, probably because it is way too much work). I'm sure you'll fit in nicely though.

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