Ok, all good stuff ....

As for the chain -- I only have 1 sporran and it has a chain. I should look and see if that could be replaced with a leather strap. If it can't be replaced, I will just leave it at home.

As for the velcro versus buckles -- both of the kilts that I would consider wearing having buckles.

Now I don't know what to do about this. Are the buckles going to be an issue, or simply something to be wanded over?

Hamish -- in what manner do you warn security about your buckles? And since you mentioned it -- I'm going to Ireland! YEAH!