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14th March 07, 06:22 AM
#11
Email sent. I also included a bit of personal sentiment as well
Dear VisitScotland-
I'm contacting about an incident some of my friends experienced in one of your offices in January. A recap is documented below but I would like to add my personal statement to this as well. It is very sad that The Kilt is held in such little regard to the VisitScotland organization for a remark such as this to be spoken. Even if the remark is accurate, it is even more sad that the Scottish people have turned their backs on The Kilt as a symbol of their culture, so that when someone see's a Kilt in Scotland is is expected that they are an American.
If the VisitScotland office has this view of The Kilt, and those that choose to preserve it (whether Scots, Irish, English, American...) I wonder what your view on all other things Scottish might be. It saddens me very much to think that a part of my heritage that I value so much is not valued nearly as much by those who are more directly tied to it.
It appears that the root of this issue is that VisitScotland feels insulted by Americans presuming to wear a Kilt. My question to you is, Isn't it more insulting that the people who should treasure the Kilt do not wear it and are willing to relegate it to the tourists and museums.
I challenge you to encourage Kilt wearing by men in a respectful manner by educating them as to the heritage and pride that is embodied and symbolized by The Kilt. You can start in your own office by setting the standard and example of how to properly wear The Kilt. As tourists visit you for information on enjoying their trip they will also be educated in the proper way to wear the kilt with respect and honor. This would be a great service to the tourists as well as the community and the nation of Scotland.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
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