Growing Up Kilted

[highland mafia]

I did. I grew up in a fairly scottish, Northern Irish family. My Mum is from Glasgow and my dad from Belfast Ulster. They moved to Canada to get away from the "troubles" in Northern Ireland. We had aunts, uncles, cousin all here before my parents. I've been back to Ulster and Scotland many times over the years. My Mum got me my first kilt when I was about 5 yrs old. I wore one to most family gatherings and church functions. I remember every Christmas and Easter making a huge fuss about having to wear a kilt. As only one other of my friends ever wore one. I`ve also played the pipes since I was 8yrs old. so again had to wear a kilt quite often. Once in my late teens I joined a Scottish army regiment, so again wore a kilt as part of our dress uniform.
To be honest I really don`t see wearing a kilt as anything special, it`s just another bit of kit. I only really wear one now when I do any piping stuff, and family things from time to time. My mum still expects it on Christmas and Easter!! For goodness sake!

[JSFMACLJR]

I have worn the kilt since I was about 3 years old ( I'm 48 now ). I have never worn the kilt "full time" but since an early age I have worn it for special occasions, family events, parties, Highland games, First Footing, hiking, and "just because." My sons have followed suit. They are 17 and almost 16. I am sure they are kilted 6 to 10 times per year.