"N. Finchley clothing company to unveil first ever English kilt on St George's Day"

**Jordan** · 21st April 10, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

I'm likin' it. I'd wear it in a heart beat. It's ace!!

I wonder how much they are...

Wear it up to Huntly some time.. I dare you

**A Hay** · 21st April 10, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

I'm likin' it. I'd wear it in a heart beat. It's ace!!

I wonder how much they are...

John,

I'm with you. I think it is quite nice. But I wouldn't wear it in Scotland!

Tom

**English Bloke** · 21st April 10, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Jordan

Wear it up to Huntly some time.. I dare you

Jordan me ol' mate. I'm not timmid and I'm fairly unconventional, but I'm not stupid

**Jordan** · 21st April 10, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

Jordan me ol' mate. I'm not timmid and I'm fairly unconventional, but I'm not stupid

John
Huntly's a nice place the natives wouldnt give you a hidin beacuse of your kilt.

They might beacuse your not from here tho

Jordan

**BeechBrae** · 21st April 10, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Jordan

John
Huntly's a nice place the natives wouldnt give you a hidin beacuse of your kilt.

They might beacuse your not from here tho

Jordan

I've heard odd things about the lads fae Huntly ;o)

**Jordan** · 21st April 10, 02:18 PM

Never its thon Insch folk you need to worry about

**davidlpope** · 21st April 10, 02:26 PM

Hmmm,

Not really sure that I get this concept.

I just don't see how you get away from Kilt = Highland or [more broadly] Scottish National Dress. Even non-Scottish district tartans are permutations of a uniquely Scottish tradition.

What is a kilt with English symbolism plastered on it supposed to mean? This is neither fish nor fowl IMHO.

Cordially,

David

**English Bloke** · 21st April 10, 02:34 PM

David, I take your point but perhaps (without getting too serious) it's an indication that the Kilt is evolving. I don't see this example as a tradtional thing but then I don't see it as a particularly bad thing either. It's a bit of fun maybe and should be taken with a pinch of salt.

I would wear it mind... Although not in Huntly... probably...

**davidlpope** · 21st April 10, 02:51 PM

Fair enough. I guess I've always pictured the "evolution" of a kilt to look more like TFCK's pinstripe variety- the "mechanics" of a traditional kilt, but clearly (merely?) a garment- devoid of tartan and all the symbolism, history, culture, etc. that tartan brings with it.

I'm sure I'm overthinking this, but isn't a bit troublesome that in trying to create a "new symbol" of English nationalism they've had to appropriate one that is clearly Scottish? Surely English history and culture is richer than that...

Originally Posted by English Bloke

David, I take your point but perhaps (without getting too serious) it's an indication that the Kilt is evolving. I don't see this example as a tradtional thing but then I don't see it as a particularly bad thing either. It's a bit of fun maybe and should be taken with a pinch of salt.

I would wear it mind... Although not in Huntly... probably...

**Chas** · 21st April 10, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

Hmmm,

Not really sure that I get this concept.

I just don't see how you get away from Kilt = Highland or [more broadly] Scottish National Dress. Even non-Scottish district tartans are permutations of a uniquely Scottish tradition.

What is a kilt with English symbolism plastered on it supposed to mean? This is neither fish nor fowl IMHO.

Cordially,

David

If that be the case David, then all contemporary kilts = are not kilts!

Regards

Chas