Scottish outlook on kilted Americans?

**Mael Coluim** · 8th December 12, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by sailortats

Could we please bring this thread to a close! There are many people that are now avoiding the site because they no longer feel welcome. And I am referring to Scotsmen as well as those outwith Scotland.

Simply do not post and it drifts away.

The moderators many times get criticized for over moderation.

A thread will only be closed for a reported serious Rule violation.

My suggestion if you don't like a thread, avoid it. If your feelings get hurt get over it. There are no kilt police.

Mael for the XMTS Staff

**CMcG** · 8th December 12, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by sailortats

Could we please bring this thread to a close! There are many people that are now avoiding the site because they no longer feel welcome. And I am referring to Scotsmen as well as those outwith Scotland.

Or people could remember that it is OK to disagree...

Anybody with a kilt, or even someone with just an interest in kilts, is welcome here. Period.

This is an international forum with a great variety of approaches to the kilt; there are going to be differences of opinions. We need to be strong enough, polite enough, and tolerant enough to discuss them without making it personal or taking it personally. How else are we going to foster mutual understanding?

- If someone is asked for their opinion and they are willing to share it, one doesn't jump down their throat because one doesn't agree.
- If someone has an opinion that makes one feel bad, one should remember that no-one can make one feel a certain way and take ownership of their own feelings.
- If someone is offended by one's opinion, one shouldn't be guilted into silence.

**Jock Scot** · 10th December 12, 03:59 AM

Originally Posted by flairball

I can't believe I just spent a Friday evening reading this whole thing.

Lot's of good info/thoughts on the subject. Don't agree with everything, but seldom do. Like the way so many can disagree, engage in a heated thread, and then just let it all desolve away and remain friends.

Would like to hear more about Jock's shooting, but know this isn't the right forum.

P M about to be sent.

**MacBean** · 27th December 12, 05:59 PM

as usual, late to the party!
searching around for music this evening, I found a YouTube video of The Cornner Pub in Ardara, Donegal where the music being played was that old Irish favorite "Turkey in the Straw" and another of a ceilidh in Edinbane, Skye where they were playing the old Skye traditional "Theme from the Last of the Mohicans". It's an increasingly small world.

**Dale Seago** · 27th December 12, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by MacBean

. . .a ceilidh in Edinbane, Skye where they were playing the old Skye traditional "Theme from the Last of the Mohicans". It's an increasingly small world.

Just FYI, that one was originally composed by Scottish musician Dougie MacLean and titled "The Gael". It was then -- later -- used in the movie.

http://www.dougiemaclean.com/

**MacBean** · 27th December 12, 08:35 PM

I'm delighted to learn that Dale. I like MacLean's Caledonia so much.

**Glen48** · 30th December 12, 06:12 AM

Wow. I cant believe that I just read this thread from start to finish. I have to say it was a bit like "War and Peace," long as hell with multiple plot lines.

Im visiting Scotland for the first time in Feb. After reading everything herein Im still very excited to visit but I think Im going to put off the purchase of my first kilt for a while. Im Canadian with some Scottish ancestry and Ive served in a Highland Regiment but I think I get what the Scots of this site have been saying.

After living in Paris for a while I completely understand a local's attitude towards tourists. Legit French people dont wear berets. Its only North American toursits. I dont want to be that guy in Scotland.

**Father Bill** · 30th December 12, 07:12 AM

With the one exception... that if my understanding is even close to correct, the tartan of a former regiment is yours to wear whenever and forever and ever. Amen.

**BCAC** · 31st December 12, 03:45 AM

I REALLY tried to stay off this thread, but seeing as it's the last day of 2012 (that's my excuse!) then I'll throw in my 2€ worth. Since when does a kilt wearer bother about what others will think about his attire? In my opinion if that was the case we would NEVER wear the kilt anywhere! I wear my kilt, basically, for me (and my ancestors) and I don't really worry about what other people think about it. Of course, it's always nice to get complements. I'll wear mine whenever I WANT to, unless it's specifically forbidden in some sort of written "dress code".

**Jock Scot** · 31st December 12, 04:16 AM

Originally Posted by BCAC

I REALLY tried to stay off this thread, but seeing as it's the last day of 2012 (that's my excuse!) then I'll throw in my 2€ worth. Since when does a kilt wearer bother about what others will think about his attire? In my opinion if that was the case we would NEVER wear the kilt anywhere! I wear my kilt, basically, for me (and my ancestors) and I don't really worry about what other people think about it. Of course, it's always nice to get complements. I'll wear mine whenever I WANT to, unless it's specifically forbidden in some sort of written "dress code".

Interesting how we all think and thank goodness we don't all think the same! For me though, if I were not a Highland Scot, I doubt that I would ever consider wearing the kilt. I would be extremely jealous though, on the occasion that I did think about it!