I'd like to hear from people who inherited the tradition of Highland attire directly from their elders (fathers, uncles, grandfathers, etc). I suspect that the organic transmission within a family might have some significant differences compared to people (like myself) who are trying to become familiar with THCD through the internet Rather than big picture generalizations about tradition, I'm hoping to get some insight into how it works at a smaller scale.

What did your forebears emphasize as being important, either in the practicalities of kilts and accouterments or in the concept(s), aesthetics, and symbolism of Highland dress?

How much explicit guidance was given versus how much was acquired by observation or cultural immersion?

Given the wide range of options within THCD, what do you do the same and what do you do different (but still traditional)?

As a corollary for those who have passed it on to their juniors (sons, nephews, grandsons, etc), what do they do the same or different? Are they still traditional?

Generational photos would be most welcome!