Transitioning to Kilts (and Scotland)

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My daughter obtained an honours degree in Modern History at St. Andrews University. She studied there from 2000 to 2004. You are unlikely to see many Utilikilts around St. Andrews but you will see Scottish 8-yard kilts being worn around the University when there are formal events taking place. What you will see much more frequently out and about in town and on the University campus on a daily basis is the wearing of cheap tartan kilts, either very lightweight Scottish produced wool kilts, or imported acrylic knock-offs, as part of a casual outfit worn with a tee-shirt or sweatshirt. The majority of students wear jeans most of the time but you would certainly not look out of place wearing a casual tartan kilt on an everyday basis. I would recommend buying a good quality kilt and jacket for attending dinners, balls, etc. and a cheap kilt for wearing to classes and around town. Depending on your own preference you could have your formal kilt made in USA or in Scotland. A cheap kilt for casual wear can readily be purchased once you arrive in Scotland.
Solid colour kilts are less often seen in St. Andrews although when I visited there my daughter and her friends appreciated me wearing my solid black wool kilt as they were very much into the goth thing!
Good luck with the studies.