In the 21st century, spats in the kilted world seem to be mostly confined to uniforms for some pipers or Highland regiments. Something like this:


At some point in the past, however, it appears that civilians did occasionally wear lower cut (4-6 button) spats. I think I recall Jock Scot saying older members of his family may have done this?

The few of images I've been able to find are for daywear outfits. Does anyone have other historical images of civilian kilties wearing spats? Can anyone comment about this practice in terms of when, where, why, who, etc?

Sir Harry Lauder




The Marquis of Breadalbane


This one is a more modern picture but has a retro look:




I know there are also a few members of the rabble who wear gaiters to protect their hose while hiking or out of personal preference... their comments and/or pictures are welcome too