Just a heads up that the BBC's 10 part series on the history of Scotland can be seen online at the knowledge network's website. A great series that cuts through much of the mythology. The second to last episode has a segment on kilts and tartans - and calls it like it is. The small kilt was not highland clothing and most tartans did not have clan connections until the 1800's. For me this helps to end the age old question "Can I wear this tartan?" They were mostly made up - heck ya .. wear it if you like it. If anyone gives you grief - cite the BBC.


http://www.knowledge.ca/program/a-history-of-scotland