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[Jock Scot]

Alright this is a Scot's pet peeve list for those that want to wear the kilt in Scotland.

Don't wear the kilt below the centre of the knee. Just at the top of the kneecap would be best.
Don't wear a non tartan kilt. Tweed is not often seen and may still raise an eyebrow.
Don't wear a flat cap,ball cap,John Deere type cap. Better to wear nothing on your head.
Don't wear feathers in your bonnet.
Don't wear white hose.
Don't wear scrunched down hose.
Don't wear trainers.
Don't wear more than one tartan.
Last but not least.
DON'T TRY TO TELL A SCOT HOW TO WEAR THE KILT. Even if you do actually know better than him!

[piperdbh]

Mariner, you've opened a can of worms this time! Welcome aboard, by the way.

One thing that bothers me is people who wear a whole arsenal of weaponry to Highland Games. I understand the need for a knife in the sock. I don't see the need to own a claymore, much less tote it around for everyone to see. Or a "gret ganglin'" dirk, either, unless it's part of a uniform.

Something else: Balmorals that just came out of the package and are still stiff from being blocked. But we've covered that already.

One more thing: teenage boys wearing their kilts extra low, as if they were blue jeans in the current foolish-looking style. I'm glad they choose to go kilted, but somebody (Jock? Mac of Rath?) needs to pull them aside and 'splain a few things to them.

[Jock Scot]

Mariner, you've opened a can of worms this time! Welcome aboard, by the way.

One thing that bothers me is people who wear a whole arsenal of weaponry to Highland Games. I understand the need for a knife in the sock. I don't see the need to own a claymore, much less tote it around for everyone to see. Or a "gret ganglin'" dirk, either, unless it's part of a uniform.

Something else: Balmorals that just came out of the package and are still stiff from being blocked. But we've covered that already.

One more thing: teenage boys wearing their kilts extra low, as if they were blue jeans in the current foolish-looking style. I'm glad they choose to go kilted, but somebody (Jock? Mac of Rath?) needs to pull them aside and 'splain a few things to them.

Having three sons of my own, now grown up(?), and one 14 year old step son I have learnt that it is a complete waste of effort trying to tell,sorry advise, them about anything! As to teenage step daughters --------------------!

[Rob Wright]

Don't wear more than one tartan.

Jock a query. What is the opinion concerning non-clan tartans? Is it one tartan period? Or would bringing out a non-clan tartan, such as Isle of Sky, every now and then still raise a few eyebrows?

Rob

[Jock Scot]

Jock a query. What is the opinion concerning non-clan tartans? Is it one tartan period? Or would bringing out a non-clan tartan, such as Isle of Sky, every now and then still raise a few eyebrows?

Rob

Good question! Most Scots will only know one or two tartans,so they will assume your Isle of Skye tartan is some sort of clan tartan. I did! Most Scots have little idea of fashion, or, district tartans. So again, I would say that to avoid the "poser" label, stick to one tartan. Let's not get too wound up about all this ,it's not a hanging offence and no one is going to be chased out of town if you wear more than one tartan. If you are resident here and you wear more than one tartan,without good reason, then yes, thoughts will be had and even the odd eyebrow might be raised,but nothing will be said and the earth will carry on spinning, as it always has done.

[shawhighlander]

Most Scots have little idea of fashion,

Now see, you just give to much away here...haha

[Jock Scot]

Now see, you just give to much away here...haha

Read on dear sir, read on. Lest you misquote me!

[Jordan]

Living in scotland i thought i might mentione how much of Jock Scot's list of donts that i have done


Don't wear a non tartan kilt. Tweed is not often seen and may still raise an eyebrow. done more than once in fact i am right now

Don't wear a flat cap,ball cap,John Deere type cap. Better to wear nothing on your head. once i didnt think it looked right

Don't wear feathers in your bonnet. this ones ok
Don't wear white hose. why not i like them?
Don't wear scrunched down hose. with boots
Don't wear trainers. last weekend
Don't wear more than one tartan. Cooper,Blackwatch,Makenzie

*runs and hide* Just incase Jock decides to hunt me down

Jordan

[Jock Scot]

Living in scotland i thought i might mentione how much of Jock Scot's list of donts that i have done


Don't wear a non tartan kilt. Tweed is not often seen and may still raise an eyebrow. done more than once in fact i am right now

Don't wear a flat cap,ball cap,John Deere type cap. Better to wear nothing on your head. once i didnt think it looked right

Don't wear feathers in your bonnet. this ones ok
Don't wear white hose. why not i like them?
Don't wear scrunched down hose. with boots
Don't wear trainers. last weekend
Don't wear more than one tartan. Cooper,Blackwatch,Makenzie

*runs and hide* Just incase Jock decides to hunt me down

Jordan

Might I draw your attention to the last don't on my list. I need not say more!

[Dan R Porter]

Alright this is a Scot's pet peeve list for those that want to wear the kilt in Scotland.

Don't wear the kilt below the centre of the knee. Just at the top of the kneecap would be best.
Don't wear a non tartan kilt. Tweed is not often seen and may still raise an eyebrow.
Don't wear a flat cap,ball cap,John Deere type cap. Better to wear nothing on your head.
Don't wear feathers in your bonnet.
Don't wear white hose.
Don't wear scrunched down hose.
Don't wear trainers.
Don't wear more than one tartan.
Last but not least.
DON'T TRY TO TELL A SCOT HOW TO WEAR THE KILT. Even if you do actually know better than him!

A kilt should not be worn without a flat cap