highland warrior's kilt

[caig]

We sometimes forget that, originally, highlanders wore their kilt much higher on the thigh than we do today. This was much better for running and walking through the heather.

[Martin S]

... highlanders wore their kilt much higher on the thigh (...) much better for running and walking through the heather.

and also for cycling. I was certainly more comfortable in my home made shorty, than my friend in his regular knee-length when we went out to celebrate the long-awaited arrival of summer yesterday.

Martin