I've added a comment to the Utilikilts article in 'The Scotsman'

**way2fractious** · 3rd July 06, 09:16 AM

That is an interesting dialogue taking place in the mainstream media. The article seemed to be sneering at contemporary kilts by calling them "man skirts." The comments appeared divided between men defending traditional tartan kilts and women fawning over kilt-wearing men, until your outstanding expression of the bigger picture. It is certain we owe the Scots much for bearing the brunt of oppression and persecution when the kilt and tartan were almost obliterated. Nevertheless, as you say, the kilt must either move on or be relegated to a historical footnote. Well said, Hamish!

**Raphael** · 3rd July 06, 09:38 AM

There are always people going to attack the legitimacy of men wearing kilts or kilt like garments on a casual or business settings. People are just not used to it and they think that there is something 'queer' about a man who has a will to wear more than the ordinary Trousers or Jeans. It is still a very revolutionary ideas for 95% of the populations in the western hemisphere.

Many thanks to Hamish for what he had done. I am sure he had influenced many on both side of the Atlantics.