non-tartan kilts on the field.

[RogerWS76]

Ok, now just to play the devil's advocate here: The games the Highland Games themselves have been around since at least the 11th century. I have seen many posts here in this forum that say that kilts only began to be worn in the 16th century. So ... we have about five hundred years of Highland Games history without the kilt!

OK, personally, I think a kilt should absolutely be worn. There is STILL 500 years of Highland games history WITH the kilt as well and it IS the more recent history!!! I also think it is important the the kilt have some very real meaning to the wearer.

However, in the beginning, I did not know about less expensive alternatives like Sport Kilt for athletic purposes. I also knew at that I could not afford to have a kilt made for me (and I think all would agree, that a tank would not farewell in the many times muddy or dusty fields of play at the various venues). So I made my own. I did know of my own clans tartan but had to settle for a plaid at JoAnn's that had at least most of the colors in it.


Since finding SportKilt I have worn a few different tartans but they all have a special meaning. I have worn the Air Force Tartan for my three kids in the US Air Force. I have worn MacDonald (in the absence of a MacAlister being available) and I have also worn the St. Andrews USA (as a proud citizen of this country).

I also have a friend who wears a camoflage kilt that I made for him to honor his service in the Army.

So, I think it is important that there is some kind of valuable reason that you have for the kilt that you wear on the field and it would be AWFUL and sanctimonious, sacreligious anathema to allow competitors to wear shorts!


However, to stir the pot a little, what say you all about wearing Tartan Breeks???