An Open Question for 'Jock Scot' (and Scots)

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I am not responding to the original post of this thread, the ranting of Jock Scot views or misunderstood comments.
I just want to enlighten MT4Runner on the use of the Norwegian Bunad.

If and when I get across the pond to explore the homes of my roots, I will also visit Norway. I am only 3 generations removed from my Norwegian roots, and with a little help from family members, I can find the farm my great-grandfather left in 1918.

Definitely not stopping at Scotland.


As for national dress, my Mom is looking at making a bunad, the national dress of Norwegian women, which is mostly worn for ceremonial purposes. The male counterpart to the bunad dress is seldom worn, even by men in Norway.

I have worn horns and furry boots on a Sons of Norway parade float, and have not yet worn a kilt in a parade. ;)

The word Bunad referes to both women and male Norwegian national costume. In the recent years bunad for men is becoming more and more popular though female bunad is still in the majority.

As to the subject to this thread I have a paralell example of Norwegian-Americans. but I will not elaborate on this as this has nothing to do with kilt or Scottish culture.