thank you macWage, what I should have done was inserted a quote or two, like you did, and been more specific. sorry about that.

I think also that any kilt made in Scotland, bet it tartan or otherwise, is Scottish, how can it be anything else? tartan kilts made in America or Canada can still be seen as Scottish, if they are made of Scottish tartan, none tartan kilts? well, they have Scottish influence, and can show that pride.

even Scottish kilt makers make American influenced kilts, like TFCK and others, I think it is the Americans and Canadians who have sparked this revival of kilt wearing, how many kilts do you see being warn in Scotland today? not many, I was in the local Celtic FC club, and was told I put the Scots to shame, and than more Scots should be wearing their kilts, most Scottish people think it is great to see someone, even a Englishman wearing a kilt, shows we ( the English ) may finally show them ( the Scottish ) some respect. the greatest form of compliment is imitation.

another member in this post made a comment I use a lot, " you don't have to be an American to wear jeans"
the kilt is an evolving thing, like any other garment.