The Scotish papers reported this incident today saying Miles chose to wear the Black Watch Tartan when he read about some of the regiment's soldiers being killed fighting alongside Americans in Iraq.. Miles says he knows about the proud tradition of the Black Watch, he will tell anyone who will listen that he is part of the Gunn clan but he wears the Black Watch tartan with pride.
Regimental secretary Lt. Col. Roddy Mitchell said Americans should be proud to be associated with the regiment, he added 'One's heritage is an important part of one's life and that we are sory this young man has not been allowed to wear the kilt'

Ashameful incident from the school head