There seems to be a split debate here: part about such things as self defence and the 'right' to bear arms, and the other which is to my mind more important-the ability to dress in accord with our highland heritage as a clansman.

Here it might be hard to justify a skean dhu with say one of the modern variant kilts such as the Utilikilt. Or if wearing the kilt in the modern idiom with say roled down socks, boots and T-shirt. However if attending a highland event, and dressed as a highlander: then everything possible should be done to preserve that highland heritage, and that means dressing fully in the way of the highlander.

The alternative is yet another erosion of our liberties!

What next-knees to be covered for fear of offending people by our lack of modesty, or inflaming unwanted passions in middle aged ladies?

A few weeks ago I did in fact sit opposite a couple of uniformed [on duty] policemen whilst on the underground-and my skean dhu must have been obvious to them-yet nothing at all was said.

James