Why I wear the kilt

**theborderer** · 15th July 11, 09:39 AM

I feel free in my kilt, I can show the local Germans that I have a Heritage too.

**ABG0819** · 14th July 11, 12:48 PM

Cuz I wanna!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh sorry I have a five year old and hear that a lot. But seriously why do people wear anything (other than laws banning public nudity) because they like the way it looks or the statement it makes (I don't know what statement grown men are making by making me look at there underwear but I'm not that smart). Of course there are those who wear certain clothes because someone else tells them too.

The truth is I wear a kilt because my ancestry is Scottish and I like the way they look. Personally I think that a man in a kilt looks better than a man in a three piece suit. Just my opinion and not worth as much as the boxers that those guys like to show off.

Graham

**Jack Daw** · 14th July 11, 12:49 PM

I'm proud of my heritage, it provides a common bond with others that share my heritage, it's expected of me when I pipe, and it gets the attention of ladies.

**crboltz** · 14th July 11, 01:14 PM

I wear the kilt because it is cool. I also wear the kilt to work to encourage my students to look outside the expected and onto something maybe just a bit different.

Chris

**tulloch** · 14th July 11, 02:14 PM

--- because I have always, since my earliest memories, been attracted to skirling pipes, remote windy places, tartan cloth and stories of ancestors and Scotland. Strange as it is to say it I just feel more ME when I am wearing it and I feel connected with my grandfather and those who came before. It is a beautiful, fine, perfect garment.

**CaseyB** · 27th July 11, 11:22 AM

I have no Scottish heritage so I wear it for the same reason I wear most other clothes; because it's comfortable and looks good.

**Cygnus** · 14th July 11, 04:20 PM

My father and I have very little in common; though I most certainly love and respect him, he is a practical, "live today, prepare for tomorrow" sort of guy whose interests have always been very different from my own. I never knew my grandfather, my great-grandfather was a semi-abusive alcoholic, and I have been unable to find any information on my second-great grandfather. But when I discovered my third-great grandfather, I knew I had finally found a relative with whom I could relate.
He was born in Scotland, and his grandfather (and maybe his father as well) was a member of one of the Highland Fencible regiments and all three were deeply proud of their national heritage. This third-great grandfather was an academic and gentleman at heart, both things that appeal to me, and often told stories about his homeland after he emigrated to the United States where he was elected City Auditor of Salt Lake City until his death in 1899. Such was his love and longing for Scotland that he and his eldest son were founding members of the Utah Caledonia Society.

After reading about him in journals and newspaper articles from his day, I decided to find out more about my heritage and kilts, bagpipes, Burns, etc. were all a part of this.

In fact, just last Sunday I was able to locate my great-great-great grandfather's burial place and leave flowers there (probably the first in at least 50 years). I really wish I had known the man... perhaps in another life!

**Joshua** · 14th July 11, 04:46 PM

Because I hate pants.

**Father Bill** · 14th July 11, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Cygnus

My father and I have very little in common; though I most certainly love and respect him, he is a practical, "live today, prepare for tomorrow" sort of guy whose interests have always been very different from my own. I never knew my grandfather, my great-grandfather was a semi-abusive alcoholic, and I have been unable to find any information on my second-great grandfather. But when I discovered my third-great grandfather, I knew I had finally found a relative with whom I could relate.
He was born in Scotland, and his grandfather (and maybe his father as well) was a member of one of the Highland Fencible regiments and all three were deeply proud of their national heritage. This third-great grandfather was an academic and gentleman at heart, both things that appeal to me, and often told stories about his homeland after he emigrated to the United States where he was elected City Auditor of Salt Lake City until his death in 1899. Such was his love and longing for Scotland that he and his eldest son were founding members of the Utah Caledonia Society.

After reading about him in journals and newspaper articles from his day, I decided to find out more about my heritage and kilts, bagpipes, Burns, etc. were all a part of this.

In fact, just last Sunday I was able to locate my great-great-great grandfather's burial place and leave flowers there (probably the first in at least 50 years). I really wish I had known the man... perhaps in another life!

Beautiful tribute to a man who has touched your heart across the years and across the generations. Well said; well done. Blessings!

**Kilted Cole** · 14th July 11, 05:41 PM

Soo, who posted the original quote that inspired this thread? J/k. Okay soo you know my main reasons. I unfortunatly am the only one in my large family to honor this tradition. But I more than make up for the rest. The other reasons are as follows.
Practicality, if you live in the sticks and you have to "go" just lift the aprons.
Comfort, if your regimental regularly you understand.
Trousers and Pants cause chaffage.
Even though I've had numerouse "cougars" lift the back and either goose or pinch, its still worth the satisfaction that you have the personal fortitude to wear what you like and be darned with what others say. Especialy if your from a smaller conservative town like myself and many of my kilt wearing friends.
And finally the look in my wifes eyes.