Even in the Hebrides

[Nathan]

So basically, Nathan, you're trying to prove that you don't "have to be Scottish to "get it"", even the Scots can get it wrong, and that you, although not Scottish, "get it"?

It's not a competition, you know. There are no prizes for those who "get it".

Actually, I think my point may be closer to the idea that there really isn't a hard and fast "it" to get. If an item is for sale at a Highland outfitter's, some people will buy it and wear it both inside and outside of Scotland. Other people will like it or not like it as their taste, experience, family tradition dictates.

The point of my thread is that nobody can really claim a monopoly on "authenticity" based solely on their geographic location and that at the end of the day no one person or small subculture can speak for an entire nation's views on kilt wearing. Ergo, it may be that "I'm from the Highlands of Scotland" or even "I'm from Scotland" isn't really a magic trump card when it comes to sartorial disagreements about kilt attire. Some may feel that card has never been played on this forum. I would respectfully disagree.

I say that with the utmost respect and the caveat that if you wish to know how a certain age, geographic, socio-economic class of people have traditionally approached civilian kilt wearing, this is generally a great place to find out, just remember, there are exceptions to every rule.

[TheOfficialBren]

Actually, I think my point may be closer to the idea that there really isn't a hard and fast "it" to get. If an item is for sale at a Highland outfitter's, some people will buy it and wear it both inside and outside of Scotland. Other people will like it or not like it as their taste, experience, family tradition dictates.

The point of my thread is that nobody can really claim a monopoly on "authenticity" based solely on their geographic location and that at the end of the day no one person or small subculture can speak for an entire nation's views on kilt wearing. Ergo, it may be that "I'm from the Highlands of Scotland" or even "I'm from Scotland" isn't really a magic trump card when it comes to sartorial disagreements about kilt attire. Some may feel that card has never been played on this forum. I would respectfully disagree.

I say that with the utmost respect and the caveat that if you wish to know how a certain age, geographic, socio-economic class of people have traditionally approached civilian kilt wearing, this is generally a great place to find out, just remember, there are exceptions to every rule.

Yes! This! Plus one and guid on ya!

It makes complete sense. It's like someone with a smidegeon of [insert culture here] ancestry or one living in [insert culture here] territory but having no actual knowledge of the history of the people or their customs aside from a few shakey "facts" based on tall-tales.

[BCAC]

Actually, I think my point may be closer to the idea that there really isn't a hard and fast "it" to get. If an item is for sale at a Highland outfitter's, some people will buy it and wear it both inside and outside of Scotland. Other people will like it or not like it as their taste, experience, family tradition dictates.

The point of my thread is that nobody can really claim a monopoly on "authenticity" based solely on their geographic location and that at the end of the day no one person or small subculture can speak for an entire nation's views on kilt wearing. Ergo, it may be that "I'm from the Highlands of Scotland" or even "I'm from Scotland" isn't really a magic trump card when it comes to sartorial disagreements about kilt attire. Some may feel that card has never been played on this forum. I would respectfully disagree.

I say that with the utmost respect and the caveat that if you wish to know how a certain age, geographic, socio-economic class of people have traditionally approached civilian kilt wearing, this is generally a great place to find out, just remember, there are exceptions to every rule.

So why do i get the feeling that you are trying to justify yourself?

[Nathan]

So why do i get the feeling that you are trying to justify yourself?

I'm not a psychologist, so I can't presume to understand why you get that feeling. I can tell you that you're misunderstanding me.