I surely now will be slaughtered-for it is really so very funny.

If I suggest that the 'unbifurcated garment' that is being worn is a skirt-there will be screams of anguish-threats, and of course strident claims that what is being worn is in fact associated with the wear of a highland clansman, and so empowered as truly masculine/Scottish wear: and the wearer is following an ancient tradition.

Yet if the conventions of the clansman are mentioned: there will be further screams of anguish, at the very suggeston that an individuals right of self determination is being inhibited.

What can a Brit say but: 'Really chaps, a bit off'.

Quite simply there are horses for courses, and if looking to the actual highland occasion: there are certain conventions which should be observed.

If on the other hand dressing in a certain way for whatever reason, that is up to the individual.

However we cannot have it both ways.

James