Another protectionist kilt article from "The Scotsman"

[Nighthawk]

I think the onus is on the consumer for the most part when it comes to buying any kind of goods to know, or at the very least to do a little research on the products they are intending to buy. If we are willing to allow the seller to pass on wares that are of questional pedigree or quality without being willing to learn a little as the buyer then it really comes down to caveat emptor.

In principle, I agree. But the way I see it, the average tourist just doesn't have the same opportunities as we on this board, so it's really sellers taking advantage of a buyers ignorance, which while being a capitalist, I can understand, I can also see the point of view of the people wanting a little more integrity in the labeling.

[PEEDYC]

Having worn the kilt for most of my youth I stopped because of cost. I was about 12 or 13 when I first wore long trousers. The only reason I go kilted nowadays is due to the so called "tat" market. I cannot afford a hand made kilt so an off the peg one with a 24" drop suits me fine. I would rather wear a cheaper version than not wear one at all.

I am in two minds as to whether I go kilted in Gambia when I visit shortly and out there one does not want to wear an expensive item due ot the dust and sand. It is getting through security that causes me problems. One cannot wear a "pointed" kilt pin or carry a sgian dubh. The buckles on the kilt can cause the metal dectector to go off and as a true Scot a body search can be quite interesting too. I haven't got room in my case for the kilt and accessories so St Andrew's day out there may have to be a T Shirt with the Saltire on it. Cheap T Shirt (Tat) with a home made iron on transfer.

[Nighthawk]

Having worn the kilt for most of my youth I stopped because of cost. I was about 12 or 13 when I first wore long trousers. The only reason I go kilted nowadays is due to the so called "tat" market. I cannot afford a hand made kilt so an off the peg one with a 24" drop suits me fine. I would rather wear a cheaper version than not wear one at all.

I am in two minds as to whether I go kilted in Gambia when I visit shortly and out there one does not want to wear an expensive item due ot the dust and sand. It is getting through security that causes me problems. One cannot wear a "pointed" kilt pin or carry a sgian dubh. The buckles on the kilt can cause the metal dectector to go off and as a true Scot a body search can be quite interesting too. I haven't got room in my case for the kilt and accessories so St Andrew's day out there may have to be a T Shirt with the Saltire on it. Cheap T Shirt (Tat) with a home made iron on transfer.

I wore my Colorado state tartan kilt when I saw Iron Maiden early in the summer. The poor security guard at my gate looked and me and said "You've gotta be kidding me..." I did my best Super Man pose and said "Frisk away!" She just told me to go in. Bummer...