Quote Originally Posted by gsmacleod View Post
Depends on how you are planning to wear the kilt but there is, at a minimum, a robust debate as to whether wearing a flat cap while kilted is traditional.

If one is wearing a bonnet while kilted, I think the balmoral is a fine choice (for most levels of dress but would simply avoid a bonnet for formal occasions). If one is looking for more sun protection, some of the options mentioned is this thread are going to be more effective than most.flat caps.

Shane
Purely formal kilting, I generally go without a bonnet. For day wear, I'll do a flat cap or balmoral. I also have a tam o'shanter for very special occasions (such as Burns Night in semi-formal attire). There are definitely other types I'd like to expand my options with.