Doing a little more research, I see that some people suggest the names ascot and cravat are interchangeable. Just to be certain, the device to which I refer is the scarf that goes inside an open-necked shirt, in the manner of Thurston Howell, III and Robert DuVall in APOCALYPSE NOW. I believe its general connotation is of at-home elegance and/or casual distinction. You will see on other forum postings that it is to the bow tie as the bow tie is to the four-in-hand- a little riskier, a little rarer. But, like a dinner jacket, unless modified somehow it might be a bit of a mixed metaphor to throw it in with a kilt.

I do not wish to sound political or to alarm the mods, but it may be too English to be considered for traditional highland wear.

I look forward to either contradiction or confirmation.