The Monarchy and the kilt

[Tobus]

If I may, I'd like to ask a question to our Scottish brethren who know the Scottish mentality on kilt-wearing. Isn't there a somewhat general attitude of derision towards non-Scots who wear the kilt while they are visiting Scotland? I've seen it suggested on this board that some Scots believe that only native Scots should wear the kilt (and only in the proper Highlands), even though that mentality may be a bit outdated.

If that's the case, then do Scots in general find it good or bad that English royalty may no longer wear the kilt? In other words, if Scots generally feel that the kilt is a distinctive Highland garment and should retain a sense of purity, why would they mourn the choice of a thoroughly English prince not to wear it?

[macwilkin]

If I may, I'd like to ask a question to our Scottish brethren who know the Scottish mentality on kilt-wearing. Isn't there a somewhat general attitude of derision towards non-Scots who wear the kilt while they are visiting Scotland? I've seen it suggested on this board that some Scots believe that only native Scots should wear the kilt (and only in the proper Highlands), even though that mentality may be a bit outdated.

If that's the case, then do Scots in general find it good or bad that English royalty may no longer wear the kilt? In other words, if Scots generally feel that the kilt is a distinctive Highland garment and should retain a sense of purity, why would they mourn the choice of a thoroughly English prince not to wear it?

Just a slight correction, but in this case, we are referring to British royalty, and not just English royalty.*

* A statement of fact only.

T.