I am curious about tweed kilts. I hear the phrases "as traditional as tartan" and "as Scottish as tartan" used often when discussing tweed kilts but almost always in the context of reassuring a potential tweed kilt wearer that their new purchase will be a 'real' kilt and that they will look fine.

I happen to have no qualms with tweed. In fact, I intend to purchase one when I am able; but what is the history and tradition behind tweed kilt-wearing? When did it originate? Was it favoured by certain people for a certain purpose or was it then, as now, merely personal fashion preference?

Thank you, in advance for your help. I love that we all seem to love learning here on XMTS.

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