Kilt Length - Above Knee or Mid-Knee?

[Katia]

As a member of a pipe band, I think I can try to answer this one...

Unfortunately, Jock, most civilian pipe bands (here in the States anyway) are made up of volunteers. Some of these bands (pejoratively called 'street' bands by some in the competitive piping community) are happy to have anyone join the band and make a joyful noise together. They may or may not wear a uniform, and may or may not wear the kilt and accouterments correctly.

In addition, members may be outfitted from whatever is on hand for spare uniforms, and these will not fit as if the kilt was custom-made for the wearer. Often it may be a case of "this is the one that fits the best," and "good enough" is usually the standard.

(But I admit that I do wish that "tips" would be presented to members on the correct way of wearing one's bonnet, lacing one's brogues, etc.)