There's no point wearing the kilt in an inappropriate fashion just for the sake of having the kilt on. You should be particularly concerned with getting it right, especially whist in Scotland. Wear the PC for the black tie. Do not attempt to "dress down" the PC, you will look like a lemon. It has satin lapels and is a tuxedo equivalent. Do not wear your regular sports coat with the kilt either. While you might get away with this option overseas, it certainly won't go unnoticed in Scotland so neither of these options are good.
As the fine gents before me have stated, either A) Wear a pullover and tie or B) Hire the appropriate jacket when you land or C) Save the kilt for black tie and wear your saxon jacket and trousers for the less formal dinners.
That way, you will look well-dressed and that's the point after all.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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