Traveling Abroad Kilted.

[Meikle]

So I have worn kilts on a number of trips outside the USA. Jamaica mainly to some all inclusive resorts. While there I have had many of the staff comment on the kilt (positively) and never thought anything of it till one barista, while commenting on it, stated that I would only be safe wearing that within the resort which is protected from what is a very conservative people outside the gates. He stated that I " would get beat wearing such on the streets anywhere on the island". This has made me question from everyones experience where are we safe to wear the kilt internationally. I have traveled Europe but, never had the nerve to wear them there.

[Jock Scot]

Personally, I don’t normally wear the civilian kilt outwith Scotland and there are places in Scotland where I would not wear the kilt either! Although I have worn the kilt in France to a family wedding at the special request of the bride without any problems. Others happily wear the kilt abroad without a thought. Like many things in life, discretion is a very wise word when one travels and making assumptions is not always wise.

[DCampbell16B]

I suspect the issue in the original post may be that part of Jamaica, rather than being abroad in general. My sister lived there for a while and there are many places that are not safe for tourists.

[OC Richard]

I've travelled to the UK several times and I've never packed Highland Dress.

Firstly, it takes up too much precious suitcase space.

Secondly, unless I was planning to attend a UK Highland Games, and wanted to dress up for the occasion, there would be no reason to.

The sole exception was when I travelled to Scotland with a Pipe Band which was competing at three Highland Games and also performing in Glasgow. Obviously I had to pack the band uniform and my pipes. I will point out that nobody in the band wore their kilts at any time except when performing with the band- it's simply "not done" in piping circles.

[John_Carrick]

Just back from a week in Barcelona and wore my kilt most of the time. No one cared less, one or two nice comments or questions. The same sort of reaction you get in London. Quite hot on the mountain at Monserrat though.

[Ayrkiltie]

Just back from a week in Barcelona and wore my kilt most of the time. No one cared less, one or two nice comments or questions. The same sort of reaction you get in London. Quite hot on the mountain at Monserrat though.

Yes Ive worn my kilt in quite a few countries in europe and also in most parts of Canada with no problems but a lot of comments and questions. I also wear a kilt almost daily now without any adverse remarks and although I cant wear a kilt all the time depending on what Im doing its generally well accepted. One odd thing I found was that as I live near to 3 schools I expected that at certain times I'd get a few cheeky remarks but the younger pupils and the secondary school pupils in particular are very polite and seem to like seeing the kilt as normal day dress. The thing is that dreess in general is very diverse now aos noone really cares what we wear. I still get some who say they like my 'skirt' but they arent trying to be funny so it doesnt bother me a lot..