Do I wear a kilt in Dorset?

[Norbo]

You will be fine mate . I live in Nottingham and go kilted all the time on days out , never had any trouble from people only nice comments .

[Mel1721L]

You will be fine mate . I live in Nottingham and go kilted all the time on days out , never had any trouble from people only nice comments .

Thanks, I spent 4 years in a Nottingham based regiment.

[Laird_M]

Any reason why you'd not wear one? Go for it sir!

[kilted scholar]

You will know best about your family so I can't comment about that.
However, I have worn the kilt regularly in Devon, Somerset, Sussex, Kent, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Northamptonsire, Cambridge, London (especially the last two), Hertfordshire, (not Hampshire or Dorset for some reason), without a moment's problem. That's leaving aside Wales - Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Powys, Glamorgan, Monmcuthshire.
As Ann says, there are some parts that sensible people should avoid - the same is true all over the world - in whatever circumstances one is. For me, country pubs are one thing, certain urban taverns another; I have never been to a night club and certainly never will. Anywhere where people are likely to get drunk is a place to avoid as far as I am concerned - regardless but especially in a kilt. And in England and Wales the centre of towns and cities on a weekend at night are often populated by largely inebriated punters.

[kilted scholar]

..... I forgot to add to the list Oxford (many times), Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. .........

[Mel1721L]

You will know best about your family so I can't comment about that.
However, I have worn the kilt regularly in Devon, Somerset, Sussex, Kent, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Northamptonsire, Cambridge, London (especially the last two), Hertfordshire, (not Hampshire or Dorset for some reason), without a moment's problem. That's leaving aside Wales - Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Powys, Glamorgan, Monmcuthshire.
As Ann says, there are some parts that sensible people should avoid - the same is true all over the world - in whatever circumstances one is. For me, country pubs are one thing, certain urban taverns another; I have never been to a night club and certainly never will. Anywhere where people are likely to get drunk is a place to avoid as far as I am concerned - regardless but especially in a kilt. And in England and Wales the centre of towns and cities on a weekend at night are often populated by largely inebriated punters.

Yes of course, the good old drunken Brit. I've spent many hours over many years dealing with them, but never kilted. Wear with wisdom.

[Laird_M]

..... I forgot to add to the list Oxford (many times), Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. .........

I've worn my kilt in Berks, it's where i live, and have never had any adverse remarks, just compliments.

[Liam]

I normally would advise you to "go for it" and wear it and perhaps use a line that I have before...... " It is time that I come out of the closet and admit that I have Scottish ancestors". However given the timing (see Steve's message) then you may want to decide the political implications just now.
moderators ...if I am in violation, please delegate my post to the appropriate place.

[Pleater]

Honestly - unless something changes drastically in the next month, politics is just not going to stir up the average dweller in the Southern Counties to rage against the kilted.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[jfraser]

I normally would advise you to "go for it" and wear it and perhaps use a line that I have before...... " It is time that I come out of the closet and admit that I have Scottish ancestors". However given the timing (see Steve's message) then you may want to decide the political implications just now.
moderators ...if I am in violation, please delegate my post to the appropriate place.

I believe he will be alright, as he does not wear a Highland/Scottish kilt. I am sure the good folk of Dorset or England for that matter will be able to tell the difference.