An American, a Munro, and a Kilt: Planning a visit to Scotland

[John_Carrick]

Hi there

I would not worry about wearing your kilt generally. No one is going to say anything and most folk are fairly pleased to see it.

I climbed Ben Lomond a few years back and it is an excellent Munro to start with, with a clear, fairly gentle path and awesome views. As memory serves you take the road to the East of the Loch.

I would advise against wearing the kilt on the ascent on the mountain at this time of year. I did climb a Munro in early October (Ben Vorlich, another quite gentle one) and I would advise against it. The temperatures and conditions about 2000 feet can be much more severe and there can be sudden changes. Layers of clothing that can be added and removed as required in your rucksack and good trek shoes will be adequate here if you don't have boots.

Enjoy the trip

John

[Kiltedjohn]

I wouldn't worry about adverse reactions. Enjoy kilt-wearing. Hope you have a great time!

[cessna152towser]

Graham holdings - depending on what you want to see you may need to travel quite a bit - there's Grahams of Monteith, Grahams of Montrose, and the Border Reiver Grahams. Kirkandrews Tower was built as a Graham stronghold, is still extant, but is privately owned and used as a private residence.
https://www.britishlistedbuildings.c...s#.Wy_4J2P0WUk

[figheadair]

I've done a few Munros (262 in fact) including Ben Lomond. I've even done a few in a kilt too but generally I dress for the weather. Did one today as a training run ( lierally) in shorts and a T-shirt as it was mid-70s and the sun was splitting the sky. However, by late Oct/early Nov we generally get the odd shower of snow on the higher tops and I would not dream of going on the hill without full waterproofs, garters, gloves and a hat. You may be lucky, equally you could get caught in some serious rain at that time of year. By all means plan to wear a kilt but have a back up in case the weather has other ideas.

[CypherMagnum]

Thank you all for your honest advice. I've decided that I'll bring the kilt, but have a good Plan B should the weather look less than ideal. Also, my day pack pack will include a set of hiking trousers regardless, should the need to change plans arise mid-ascent. I'm truly excited to go, and can't wait to stand at the top. I hear the view from the peak is wonderful - here's hoping the skies cooperate!

- Caleb