Quote Originally Posted by csbdr View Post
Exactly right, Ted. the Highland regiments were an integral part of the British efforts against the French during the French and Indian Wars. They played a legendary part in the (unsuccessful) British assault on Ft. Ticonderoga (very near me..) although it was not named that at the time. I think it was Ft. Carillon at the time, but don't quote me.... The fort did eventually fall, and the British took posession, changing the name to Ticonderoga.

Going by other posts, kilts were also being worn by civilians in this time period. Not large numbers of people, but enough that it was recorded.

I feel somehow... influenced.