Quote Originally Posted by Robbie
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Admiration because of the sheer amount of nerve it must take. As a Scot I can go anywhere in the kilt without any hassle (apart from the usual idiots found in any country) but for someone in, say, middle America without any Scottish connections to appear in a tartan kilt must take a massive amount of courage - these guys really are true bravehearts!
Robbie,

I am from one of those areas that has strong Scottish migration
ties. I live in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in
North Carolina. Even with a Scottish heritage it still a test of nerves
at times. Before I go to an event I plan to make sure I will not
need to make any unnecessary stops. Why?
It’s just something that the “Good ole boys” will definitely give you
grief over. Now if they know me, then it is in good hearted
fun and no big deal. Most others are still quite gracious and polite
even inquisitive about a kilt.

It’s the few mindless idiots who just make you uncomfortable with
comments or in some cases actions.

I don’t consider myself a braveheart, yet I have
found it does take someone who is not faint at heart
to wear a kilt.

Nelson