English wearing trews (Question to the scots)

[Jock Scot]

Good question! As a Highlander I have no real knowledge how Lowland Scots view others outwith Scotland wearing tartan trews. I suspect like the kilt some are more bothered about these things than others. However, your father's reaction over the kilt does give us a clue! Any chance of further discreet questions within the family? Better still, ask him straight out? I know you are trying to do a nice thing for mum's step father, but------------------.

[mikejggilli]

Good question! As a Highlander I have no real knowledge how Lowland Scots view others outwith Scotland wearing tartan trews. I suspect like the kilt some are more bothered about these things than others. However, your father's reaction does give us a clue! Any chance of further discreet questions within the family? Better still, ask your father straight out? I know you are trying to do a nice thing for him, but------------------.

Hi Jock Scot,
My dad is English and has no link to scotland.
It's my Mums step-dad I'm wanting to honour, he's fine with it and my mum really likes the idea
Cheers

[Jock Scot]

Sorry about that. i have corrected my first post. Well if every one is happy that tartan trews will be worn then go ahead. However it seems, Dad may have other ideas, so ask him? As you have already found out, people do have very strong feelings over these matters and should not be under estimated