As some of you will know, I don't do the religion bit, but I do visit a church on occasion for weddings and funerals. I don't wear the kilt to get noticed, or for effect. I wear the kilt because that is what some Highland Gentlemen do. I don't wear the kilt outwith Scotland as a rule, but there have been rare occasions when I have. I am conscious that the kilt is not appropriate for all occasions at the church for a variety of good reasons and if in doubt, I wear a suit and it bothers me not. In passing, there is one Scottish Christian community, particularly in the Western Scottish Highlands and Islands, where the kilt is not regarded as suitable for church.
As a friendly observation on this thread and other past threads on similar topics, I do feel that the kilt is being worn on occasion to church with scant thought for others. Yes! I know! There will be some huffing and puffing going on after reading this post with indignation, justifications and hurt feelings coming to the fore. But, BUT, if you think about what you are doing and bare in mind that even in Scotland many traditional kilt wearers think carefully about the appropriate-ness of their kilt attire before venturing forth to church. Appropriate? Most certainly at times-------and sometimes it's not.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 26th December 19 at 05:38 AM.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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