Quote Originally Posted by CMcG View Post
Very interesting, thanks Phil for providing the etymology and context of "ned!"

When you say that this article is fairly typical of Scots peoples' attitude to kilt wearing, how pervasive is that? Across age, gender, location, and class?
Very pervasive I would say. I thought the comment about the crofter and his overalls so typical. Highland dress is regarded very much as "dressing up" clothes or "sunday best" for going to church. Apart from busking pipers, occasional tourist guides and kilt shop employees it is not seen as everyday dress, much as going to the shops in a tuxedo would be seen as a bit strange. Lots of people wear it when going to International football and rugby matches (I stress International as it is less likely at local league games) but otherwise it will be to weddings and some other social occasions.