Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
Then you only wear great kilts, right? I mean, the philabeg or modern kilt is less than 300 years old, so it must just be a fad...
Correct, sir! I have no truck with these so-called "modern" conveniences, such as flush toilets, air conditioning, vaccinations and electricity. None have a proven track record as yet...And of course, you will never catch me using one of those new-fangled computer things!

In all seriousness though, the definition and balance of "traditional" was always an issue growing up, and I'm sure remains an issue even though I've lived in the US a very long time now. So far as modern Highland dress goes, let's be honest and note that pretty much all the conventions we insist on today as "traditional" are at best a couple of hundred years old, rooted often in Victorian-era notions. And shall we take a hard look at clan tartans as well? New traditions rise all the time.