College Freshman Gets Noticed in His UK

[McClef]

I wouldn't call a Utilikilt "Scottish" let alone "uniquely Scottish".

[Jock Scot]

I wouldn't call a Utilikilt "Scottish" let alone "uniquely Scottish".

I am bound to say, nor would many Scots!

[Ian.MacAllan]

I wouldn't call a Utilikilt "Scottish" let alone "uniquely Scottish".

So the writer is no expert on kilts or Scottishness; very few Americans are. Give her credit for recognizing that a UK is a kilt, and for associating kilts with Scotland. And for being receptive to Carroll's departure from herd attire.

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[McClef]

Ian - my statement was not to decry the Utilikilt in any way - it's just that I see it as an American product.

As you say, she may not have known the difference.