kilts in Scotland

[macwilkin]

One other thing, making the connection that the Lowland regiments not wanting to wear the kilt is somehow anti-Highland is tenuous at best since tartan trews were originally a highland garment as well. It really is only about the regiments history, not a Highland vs. Lowland idea.

Right. But my point was that trews have become a "Lowland" form of dress because of different regimental customs & traditions.

T.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I am curious to know just how many Scots wear kilts on average?

The answer is 6. It's just never the same 6 guys two days in a row. Next question, please? You, the man in the size 5 hat in the back of the room. It's your turn now.

[Chef]

The answer is 6. It's just never the same 6 guys two days in a row. Next question, please? You, the man in the size 5 hat in the back of the room. It's your turn now.

[billmcc]

There seems to be a general agreement that most Scots wear a kilt to weddings and sporting events. What kind of kilt (wool or synthetic) do most Scots wear to sporting events?

[McClef]

Right. But my point was that trews have become a "Lowland" form of dress because of different regimental customs & traditions.

T.

That was certainly the viewpoint at the Holyrood gift shop where the assistants wore Hunting Stewart trews. Also the Company of Archers who form Her Majesty's ceremonial guard when she is resident at Holyrood do not wear kilts.

[bjproc]

There seems to be a general agreement that most Scots wear a kilt to weddings and sporting events. What kind of kilt (wool or synthetic) do most Scots wear to sporting events?

i would say a wool kilt is worn most, but tbh, i don't think i've seen a synthetic kilt

[Jock Scot]

i would say a wool kilt is worn most, but tbh, i don't think i've seen a synthetic kilt

I don't think I have seen one either.

[seanboy]

I have never seen a synthetic kilt in my life.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I've heard and read about synthetic kilts. What are they? Are they contageous? Can one get vaccinated to avoid buying one? Even in error? Are these being foisted off on an unsuspecting public by highlalnd outfitters such as the unscrupulous Angus Doodlesack McSporran? O! Save us from this peril. Do tell all, and let the steeple bells ring out the warning.

[Ian.MacAllan]

. . . The photo of the boy with the trout is ca. 1910. Here's another from the same period:



At leat three of the young fellows are kilted, in hardly a formal or ceremonial manner...!

Am I deceived or is the middle one of those three kilts not made of tartan? Can anyone tell what the material is? Tweed?

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