Why I wear the kilt

[Mike_Oettle]

Simply stated, I enjoy wearing the kilt.
I am proud of my Scottish heritage, but I don’t have a kilt in a Scottish tartan – some day I hope to get one.
And of course there is the freedom of going regimental!
With that goes a certain responsibility, but it’s a manageable responsibility.
And I enjoy the reaction it arouses, whether positive or negative. The positive response is heart-warming, and I can ignore the negative or even enjoy it at times.
Regards,
Mike

[robthehiker]

Because I look hot in a kilt.

[Kilted Magyar]

I too simply enjoy wearing a kilt. I have no Scottish heritage. Except perhaps some 12 yr old Highland Park.

[werewolves]

i wear the kilt because of the way it makes me feel: Confident, approachable, and in-charge. I walk a little taller, smile a little warmer, and feel like a king when i wear my kilt. It's a very positive experience.

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because i look hot in a kilt.

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[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!

[Joshua]

Because I hate pants.

[Father Bill]

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]

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.

[R.S.L. Kiltwearer]

well for me it's a few things.
1-ever since i could remember i have always thought they were very cool.
2-like Cole, my wife thinks i look hot in one.
3-i do like to be a bit different from the pack.
4-i am what i call a "UK blood mut". so there is a bit of the heritage side to it.
5-i just like wearing one, for the comfort.
6-most comments are nice and i meet some nice folks when i wear it around town.

i could go on but i'll leave it there for now

and how would i show off my Blue ribbon if i am wearing pants!

[MacMillans son]

Because all of my trousers were at the cleaners.

Because I love that ribbon of sun tan I get between the top of my hose and the bottom of my kilt (For those of you in Britain, sun tan is something you get when...oh never mind you wouldn't understand )

Ventilation shafts in public sidewalks (Marilyn understood!)

The look on ground squirrels' faces when walking regimental in the park.

Of course, there are many more, but those are the really important ones.

Cheers!