Having attended many Burns suppers I don't actually remember anyone wearing kilts at any of them. That is not to say that someone should not do so, just that it was not a particular feature of the occasion. Please remember that kilt-wearing was not, until fairly recently, particularly common throughout Scotland and especially so in areas such as the west of Scotland where Burns lived. So it is not really expected that attendees at Burns suppers be kilted. Quite the opposite actually.
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Having attended many Burns suppers I don't actually remember anyone wearing kilts at any of them. That is not to say that someone should not do so, just that it was not a particular feature of the occasion. Please remember that kilt-wearing was not, until fairly recently, particularly common throughout Scotland and especially so in areas such as the west of Scotland where Burns lived. So it is not really expected that attendees at Burns suppers be kilted. Quite the opposite actually.
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Have to agree Phil, It is only in the last 15-20 years that Kilts have been a feature of Burns Suppers in my experience. The Bard himself never wore Highland Dress, but dressed in the clothes appropriate to what he was, a Lowland Scots Tenant Farmer. He is often described as wearing buckskin breeches and (riding) boots. He may have worn a Blue Bonnet and a shepherd's shoulder plaid 'on the hill', but while authentically Scots his manner of dress was not 'Highland'.
Last edited by Peter Crowe; 17th June 13 at 03:42 PM.
You'll have to get over to Dumfries for the Ferintosh suppers Phil. Lots of Kilts worn there. And the meal is served in Burns' local pub the Globe where his diamond etched, hand written lines can be seen in the window panes. Good night out. Well worth a weekend away.
Originally Posted by BEEDEE
Riding breeches with buckskin to protect the thighs. Lederhosen nicht 
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