Like Meghan, my history is somewhat sketchy. I can't remember what I did last week, let alone what others were doing a hundred years ago.

I do recall a response to a post about wearing kilts in Ireland that some Irish perceived the kilt as a sign of English repression and in particular the the tartan of the Black Watch as that regiment served in Ireland during The Troubles. How widespread a sentiment is it? I couldn't say.

On the other hand I am aware of the movement of the Nationalists to try to adopt the kilt, though that apparently predates the period of the Troubles.