You may want to look into Queens Victoria's companion John Brown and what was worn by the staff at Balmoral Castle. The Movie "Mrs.Brown" was based on their relationship.

I have quite a few books about the Victorian/Edwardian era, and if my memory serves, kilts were not an everyday item except for ghillies. (I am basing this on the social circles that Holmes would have worked for) Kilts were worn on special occasions, such as dinners at London’s Caledonia club.

Mind you these facts are just from memory; I will double check when I get home from work to my Library.

Sara
who thanks to a really slow day at work, has been able to post today.