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    One reason for Not wearing the kilt is it's not Scots, it's the clothing of the Gaelic Speaking people Who live in Scotland. for many centuries the Gàidhlig people were regarded by the Scots almost as as savages in the wilds of the Highlands. There are many who will never wear a kilt in Scotland even for a wedding. My sisters Husbands from central Scotland in Central Scotland didn't wear a kilt for their weddings, but my gaelic speaking brother brought up in the highlands did... in England..

    Without trying to be insulting, Mr Hughes seems to be an enthusiast for Scotland, without understanding, the history and dress. This could be a problem with the internet, it's often difficult to understand what exactly people are trying to say or get across when not speaking to them face to face.

    As an aside to that he has what is normally recognised as an Irish forename, a Welsh Surname, both spelt in the English manner and lives in Scotland. That together with the Gàidhlig people really does explain the Problem with Describing A "people" in Scotland (or come to that any other part of the United Kingdom)..
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Q View Post
    One reason for Not wearing the kilt is it's not Scots, it's the clothing of the Gaelic Speaking people Who live in Scotland. for many centuries the Gàidhlig people were regarded by the Scots almost as as savages in the wilds of the Highlands. There are many who will never wear a kilt in Scotland even for a wedding. My sisters Husbands from central Scotland in Central Scotland didn't wear a kilt for their weddings, but my gaelic speaking brother brought up in the highlands did... in England..

    Without trying to be insulting, Mr Hughes seems to be an enthusiast for Scotland, without understanding, the history and dress. This could be a problem with the internet, it's often difficult to understand what exactly people are trying to say or get across when not speaking to them face to face.

    As an aside to that he has what is normally recognised as an Irish forename, a Welsh Surname, both spelt in the English manner and lives in Scotland. That together with the Gàidhlig people really does explain the Problem with Describing A "people" in Scotland (or come to that any other part of the United Kingdom)..
    I do understand it. That's exactly why I love it so much, I know Highland Dress was once restricted to the Highlands, I'm a lover of the Victorian Romanticism period and that's why I am so enthusiastic.

    Yes, Hughes is both Irish and Welsh.

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    In love with Victorian Romanticism, that explains a lot
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Q View Post
    One reason for Not wearing the kilt is it's not Scots, it's the clothing of the Gaelic Speaking people Who live in Scotland. for many centuries the Gàidhlig people were regarded by the Scots almost as as savages in the wilds of the Highlands. There are many who will never wear a kilt in Scotland even for a wedding. My sisters Husbands from central Scotland in Central Scotland didn't wear a kilt for their weddings, but my gaelic speaking brother brought up in the highlands did... in England..
    Very interesting and accurate point. My sons and I wear the kilt to celebrate, and perpetuate, our Scottish heritage- the kilt, because it's an iconic symbol of Scotland. My ancestors were lowlanders from Dumfriesshire, and I'm quite sure never wore the kilt, and in fact may likely have held it in disdain. But, it is worn by many of Scottish ancestry simply because it is that iconic symbol. Oh, and also because it's bonnie comfortable in a cool breeze!

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