The Scots Who Left

[Jock Scot]

----------Wear and enjoy the kilt but I urge to show respect and give recognition where it is due.The tartan kilt was developed and made into what it is today by Scots in Scotland,not by the Irish,Welsh,Cornish or any other.
If one who is not Scottish or who has mixed background wears it,why should they not be satisfied to say,
"I may not be Scottish,but I love their kilt."
To me it seems a way to possibly 'wear out the welcome' by presumptiously starting to come out with claims by other countries that "it's becoming our kilt too.A new history is being written ,by us ,for the kilt"
There are so many celtic things to share in and celebrate,to teach young ones about,without needing to smudge any of the bright colours together,by not differentiating the unique customs and characteristics of one part of the celtic world from another.The old cultures deserve more than that.

What an interesting discussion.

You know I think what you have said above is wise and could be lived with by the "Old School Traditionalists". They know full well that the kilt is worn around the world, so from that point of view to think otherwise is a lost cause and has been for a decades now. And everyone knows it. I think what sticks in the throat of some in Scotland, is the comments of "the kilt is ours now", "never mind the traditions, conventions, aesthetics etc.,we/I can wear it how we like". It is perfectly true there is nothing to stop anyone from thinking/doing that ,but out loud comments like that, well, they don't help and they grate hugely.

Cards on the table type of chats, often let other points of view and there are many, to be seen and explained and with a tad of understanding all round life can run just that we bit smoother for all interested parties. I really and honestly believe that very few of us here wish none other than to enjoy their interest, passion even, in kilts and just get on with life. BUT the air needs clearing every once in a while and there is nothing wrong with that. When all said and done the alternative does not lead to a happy time for any of us.