There must be a problem if Hamish and I agree-no fun left in life.

But as Hamish says-do not wait for a problem-for once leather cracks-it stays cracked, and even the best will if uncared for.

Regular cleaning with a good polish is all that is needed-and it looks better with time.

As for staining the kilt-if cleaned well with polish-it will not*. But that does mean you polish it, not just put the stuff on and leave it.

1 A good coating of polish.

2 Leave for about twenty minutes.

3 A good brisk brushing to a nice shine.

4 Finish with a used yellow duster [a new one scratches]

Repeat that over the years and you'll have a lovely lustre.

*The above method was used by me for years in the military-Sam Browne-sword frog, leather day scabbard for sword, wellingtons: all in contact with uniform-be it blues or service dress/overalls-and never once did I have polish on the cloth of my uniform.

James