I often read comments about the kilt being contained in a wind thanks to the sporran-pistol etc, holding down the front aprons!

But what of the pleats?

Oddly rather than the dramatic gust with all it's excitement: it is the gentle breeze maybe in car park-by large buildings etc: which can cause the real problems. Oddly, without the wearer of necessity being aware that there is a problem.

For the kilt can very quietly flare up and up-and maybe up: and whilst the aprons are held down by the sporran or whatever: the wearer is revealing ever more.

Two examples just this year:-

First when visiting Well Cathedral Gardens-I was leaning on the battlements admiring the view-and the first I knew of a problem was the lady telling me that I was making an exhibition of herself.

On another occasion I was loading the boot of the car and realised that my kilt was again flaring all too high-caused I think by the odd wind eddies in the car park.

Going out in hight winds are never a problem, for reasonable care solves any potential revelations.

So beware the unexpected mild breezes.

James