Quote Originally Posted by auld argonian View Post
As to the history, I'd refer you to member Matt Newsome's essay:

http://www.scottishtartans.org/generations.html
I'll second that recommendation, and also suggest many of Matt's other articles (both on this forum and at www.albanach.org ) as excellent sources of information about the history of the kilt, the types and styles of kilts, and how they may most appropriately be worn.