Quote Originally Posted by thescot View Post
Actually it is my understanding--and old pictures tend to bear it out--that the kilt was worn substantially shorter if anything. It's not your knees so much that you should worry about unless you're in the open with the wind blowing for long periods of time. Then frost bite could be a problem at your knees, I guess.

Assuming that you have a traditional kilt, i.e., 8 yds or so, and that it's not made of light material, you should be fine as long as you have good heavy hose and shoes. All that wool layered around your loins will hold the heat much better than regular trousers. Check out MacMurdo's photos standing out in the snow in Canada.

Be more concerned with the proper jacket and footwear. And don't forget to wear a hat. A good wool bonnet really is the perfect headwear with a kilt, especially in cold weather.
First class advice and providing you are wearing the kilt as suggested, then you will find you will be surprised and warm.