Hi Graham,

I appreciate the fact that it does not get as cold here in the South of England as it does in North America, but we've had a few days recently when the temp. has not risen above 32ºF and the northerly wind has cut like a knife. In such conditions, I wear much the same from waist to knee as I do at any time of the year.

My concessions to winter weather are that I invariably keep my kilt hose up to the standard 2" below the knee (or thereabouts), instead of rolling them down to the ankles as I might when 'casual' in the summer. Also, I'll wear a T-shirt under my regular shirt which, in itself, will be thicker and long-sleeved. I might wear a scarf, and certainly a pair of gloves as I suffer Raynaud's Condition in my fingers.

If it is particularly cold, I will probably opt for a woollen kilt rather than a cotton-based Utilikilt or any of the other American casual kilts I have. "Commando" applies no matter how cold it gets!

I cannot remember the last time I wore a hat because of the cold - I just do not like them!

Coincidentally, the forecast is for sleet here tonight! Most other areas of the UK have had some snowfall this year, but we've not seen a flake yet!!