Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
Greg,

I'm with Jock and the others on this-- don't do it. Here's why:

1) You are not a Scot.
2) You have an American accent and an obviously Irish last name.
3) Showing up in "costume" (sorry Zardoz, but that's what it will look like) could be construed as culturally, cringingly, disrespectful.
4) Showing up in a "costume" would probably send the message that you don't really understand the brand positioning of Scotch in the NA marketplace. Less than 20% of Scotch drinkers are of Scottish descent. Let me put it another way-- would you show up for an interview with a French wine importer wearing a beret and stripped tee-shirt? Of course not.

BY ALL MEANS mention that you play the pipes, wear kilts, and have no objection to doing that to promote the company... but don't walk into the room looking like a caricature of a Scotsman.
I have to agree with MoR on this. Depending on the company, it could actually be a turn-off if you walk in looking like an American trying to patronize them. If it were me, I'd wear a suit with Scottish decoration (I like the tweed suit suggestion) and definitely mention that you wear a kilt and would be happy to do it for their company. But don't assume that wearing a kilt will be a positive first impression, especially as you're not Scottish.