Who is Allowed to Wear the Kilt?
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- čas přidán 6. 01. 2021
- Just who was the kilt meant for as a garment?
Who should or should not wear the kilt?
IF you're not 100% Scottish...
is it cultural appropriation to wear a kilt?
Is it disrespectful to wear a kilt?
And who gets to decide?
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Speaking as a highlander, I love that people wear kilts. It keeps it alive. Here in Scotland, as of 2021, kilt making is now listed as an endangered craft by the HCA. If people don’t wear them, kilt makers go out of business, new makers don’t get trained, and we lose the specialist knowledge and skill to make them in our own country.
Barbra Tewksbury has a book called “the art of kilt making” it’s pretty much a how to manual for traditional kilts… most North American makers have at a least read it and may have altered the order of steps layed out in the book..it’s VERY informative.. she wrote it after going to Scotland and taking courses on it.
Speaking as Galician we wore the kilt (skirt) centuries before you all. You highlanders basically wore a toga .
@@KortovElphame Speaking as a Manchego you are still dudes wearing a skirt. Your cider is good though, they had a women's touch. ;)
@@KortovElphame have you got any proof at all of “toga” wearing?
From the lowlands, I wear the fèileadh mòr as of yesterday! I was wondering if you’ve seen anyone else wearing it? I know Fandabidozi does obviously, would love to know if there’s more of us about!
"Kilt and tartan are Scotland's gifts to the world". Very well said!
Anyone can wear a kilt. No one should be able to tell you no. I'm Scottish and I've never been offended by non-Scots wearing it.
yeah, as long as it's done in a way that does not mock them, it's fine, a appreciation to their culture.
@@maximilianolimamoreira5002 what if they secretly mock them and no one gets offended about it? Which phone number do you call then?
Exactly, it's only non Scottish residents that makes this an issue, we embrace the use of the kilt, we don't care what clan you are, what background you are, if you love it, we love it.
It doesn't matter.
Yes!!! 🙌
Am Mexican can i wear it?
I am an Asian living in Texas. I remember seeing kilts being worn en masse at a Renaissance festival as a high schooler. That was such a weird yet amazing thing to see and it really ignited a drive to learn about the culture it came from.
I always figured I was too outside the culture to really ever wear one but after finding this video and mulling it over I decided to get one. I’ll probably only ever wear it at RenFest but that’s fine. I like the style and I find the history and culture fascinating. Thanks for the advice and giving me the confidence to go for it.
Do it. I'm American and I think it's a good way to appreciate the culture.
Do it. Please. We take it as a huge compliment
I'm Asian and wore a great kilt to Ren Faire (and continue to do so)
One way I get around it just in case there's that one snob is I'll just carry a bunch of starburst so I can say I'm referencing the starburst commercial with the "Scotch Korean" XD
@@aragorn1780 or say to them "Awa' 'n' boil yer heid" or any other scots insult, should do the trick
It may be too late for this warning, but here goes. Once you buy one and wear it to Renaissance festival, you'll rationalize, and rightly so, that it's suitable for everyday wear. That is what happened to me. Most of the men were jealous I did it. And maybe I am biased but I think the gals were checking out my legs. :)
I'm scottish and it makes me proud to know people around the world want to wear and promote tartan and the kilt.
I’m an Arab from the Gulf, and our traditional attire (lower body) is similar to the Kilt but it’s made from lighter fabric due to the heat here, even with modern life changes we still wear our attire proudly because it is our culture and tbh it is really comfortable, I support all cultures wearing their clothes proudly.I would like to own a kilt and wear it here someday.
What is the attire called?
Ask our kilt makers in Scotland and the world over. We want our bonnie kilt makers forever in work and busy. Good for them, good for us.
Anyone can wear a kilt.
Oh my God! You hit the nail on the head.
Watch the monty python sketch where an extra terrestrial contacts a Scots kilt maker to fill an order for 600 billion kilts. Hilarious!
It’s the same as any traditional dress, everyone should be able to wear it. By wearing it, you keep it alive. If you gatekeep who can take part in bits of other cultures it dies and then no one can enjoy it.
Before I get folks reeing, I’m Scottish. Coincidentally it’s my goal to learn to hand weave my family tartan as a hobby.
I do find it sad that it’s usually people outside the cultural dress being discussed that always try to stop others wearing things. I can’t tell you how many Americans have said people can’t wear tartan or kimono if they don’t belong to said cultures but it’s always Americans who have tried to put the breaks on. Not sure what that says about me or the Americans I’ve had interactions with. One fashion discord I’m apart of had a group of them trying to police all the others out of making some cute dresses from tartan =_= busybodies have too much time on their hands..
Yes!!! 🙌
I think you’re really cool :)
Oooo! What's your clan?
I have a kilt from my great uncle, clan Colquhoun/Calhoun/however else you can spell that shit. I’d wear it a lot if there wasn’t a hole in it
Your comment about people wanting to "close the door" reminds me of something my dad used to say, "Pull the ladder up, boys, I'm aboard."
I wore my Stumptown utility kilt in and around my trip to Scotland years ago and from Isle of Skye to Inverness to Edinburgh to Glenfinnan, every Scot I met...old and young, men and women...were so complimentary, supportive and in some cases assuaged my fears of cultural appropriation when I asked if I was crossing any cultural lines.
Cultural appreciation!😊
I'm an American, my ancestry is Irish, Swiss, and Japanese. I weak kilts daily because my work dress code at Providence Hospital doesn't allow shorts but does allow kilts. I love wearing them as an alternative, because they're comfortable, they look great, and I have learned a lot about scottish history as I've wanted to learn lots about how to wear a kilt properly, the history of them, etc.
I love them.
Im hispanic, and I wanted to figure this question out because I just love the way the kilt looks fashion wise, but of course I didnt want to potentially offend anyone, but watching this video makes me feel more confident in wearing a kilt, thank you all ❤
I'm hispanic too but have 5 percent Scottish ancestry I found out lmao not a lot but I felt the same way despite the distant ancestry!
To the two Hispanic guys - get your kits on, wear them with pride and strut your stuff!! There's a grand swing and sway on the kilt when you're walking!
Anyone who is “allowed” to drink Scotch is “allowed” to wear a kilt.
Best comment. I’m stealing this
"Scotch is what ye drink; Scots is what ye arrrre."
there is no such thing as a drink called "Scotch", it's Whisky.
@@RaibeartBoid It’s a variety of whisky called Scotch as recognized by the Scotch Whisky Regulations of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Your opinion on that name is utterly meaningless. Go try to annoy someone else with your dorky little failed attempt at being pedantic.
@@RaibeartBoid specifically whiskey made in scotland. Its sort of like how champagne tends to only be called that when it's made in France.
I grew up in South Africa and recently found out that my grandfather was adopted and brought here at a very young age, I now proudly own my own kilt of the MacFarlane clan and wear it to every social event, no one can take away from the fact my ancestors shared in the same struggles as those who currently live in Scotland today.
I'm Cuban. The Guayabera is a traditional shirt in Cuba (and a few other Spanish speaking countries). When I see a non-Cuban/non-Hispanic wearing one, I think its nice: they appreciate part of my culture. I'd look at the kilt issue the same way if I was Scottish.
My ancestors are from Spain, and there were kilts there, so I guess that gives me a little extra leeway, maybe...
Guayabera and khakis plus straw cowboy hat is the summer uniform of south Texas cattlemen.
The minority in your scenario are literally committing the “no true Scotsman” fallacy. 😂 I have Scottish heritage but I always try to open the culture to my friends and coworkers. It is a culture everyone should enjoy and take part in and seek to understand.
As a hispanic who lives in a mountainous area, I'd love to even have a custom coloured one
Getting a custom tartan is an option. My family is a sept of "MacDonald of the Isles" but I think I'll have a custom tartan made.
Luis, go for it. If you have a particular tartan you like, even if you're not of that clan, if they have a Clan Chief, write to them and ask their permission to wear the clan tartan. They will nearly always enthusiasticly grant you their approval. They are nice people and are proud that someone outside the clan is interested in wearing the clan tartan. By the way, this is sort of one way families without the clan name became septs, or children, of a Clan. Good luck to you.
@@brianhowe1982 I, can assure you, you are on the right path as a lobbian hobbiest.
Y'all should get some Scottish guests on to talk about this sort of thing. Be interesting to get a direct Scot's (or a few) opinions, observations, and experiences.
We are in the comments John! Just read :)
@@sierralarars but not the sweet Scottish burr! That’s what we need!
@@richardmacneel3819 it's what everyone needs, but no one can understand! They subtitle a lot of our shows when aired on English TV. When our next door neighbours can't understand the accent, what chance does the rest of the world have! 😂
@@bunchofives313 don't all tvs come with sub titles now anyway.
Remember _Trainspotting._
As a Texan who wears a kilt, here is what I say to those who would tell me I can't. "Bless your heart."
Ha! I’m a Kansan and thought the same thing
And Louisianian! Who currently lives in Kansas... 😁
If you’re a Texan, or southerner, you really understand what he means by “bless your heart”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Another Texan who wears a kilt agrees.
This is 2021 everyone should wear a kilt! I just only have one issue, if you wear a kilt respect the clan you choose to wear.
And how does one do that exactly haha. If you know nothing about tartan and chose on aesthetics and not heritage, just wear it. You can't "respect the clan" its 2021 mate, clans are dead and gone. What a silly thing to say.
@@michaelsmyth5877 clans are dead? How does that even make sense? The word Clan means children. Are we not all children of a family? Respect is something earn through a sense of not making fun of something. Having respect for a clan means your not degrading that clans heritage.
@@DirtyOleMopar a clan was a celtic group of housolds with common ancestry, it is merely history now fella, I am from Scotland, and I have lives in the Highlands all my life, clans don't exsist anymore.
The fact that you have to stTe that you won't make fun of something doesn't say much for your respect for your general appearance, I thought it was a given that clothes worn by a said person would be respected, but maybe that's just me.
I stick with the highland grey tartan I'm just now learning that we had Scots Irish family so maybe our family tartan will be revealed.
@@nonameone79 exactly man, wear whatever tartan you like, chose it to the colour or theme od the event if are lucky enough to habe that ability, wearing your clan tartan is wonderful, but not everyone with scottish heritage actually has a clan tartan, and not all clan tartans are nice on the eyes haha.
As a Scottish man, anybody who wears a kilt in a RESPECTFUL manner, is fine by me
I'm a highland and islander. Im quite happy to see others around the world wearing kilts.
I'm a 56 YO guy from Puerto Rico. Since 28 I've been interested in Kilts but never dared to use them. But now I'm ready. Can't wait for New years Eve and surprise my family. It's been a looooong time waiting and researching (thanks in part to you). My respect to you all!!!!
I'm a hispanic male in Houston Tx USA.
I own two kilts & I wear them out whenever I want. I have met a few snobs at bars but I usually ignore the negativity. But for the most part I get complements when I wear a kilt.
You might be from the lost Scottish Garcia clan, who settled around Houston long, long ago. ; )
@@onerider808 didn't know Garcia was also a Scottish surname, i thought it was only a Spanish surname of Basque origin.
@@maximilianolimamoreira5002 it’s a smaller clan who’s lineage has only just been discovered
The Celts of Galicia Spain have lots of history . Some of their descenedants
live in Northern New Mexico ,USA !
@@maximilianolimamoreira5002 it's a joke
Ha ha thank you guys! I have several kilts and im black American. We do have Scotch- Irish roots on my father side and i was always drawn to Scottish culture. Been there twice and loved it there and the people. Please keep up the great work. And by the way most folks like it that i sport a kilt.
I live in Britany (north west of France) and I wear a kilt every week end ! More and more Breton wear kilt and that sooooo cooool !
This makes me feel better starting my Kilt path. I ordered my first Kilt last week
I was at a Burns Night Dance last week , did the Ode to the Haggis and therefore wore full Highland Dress. The DJ was from Venezuela and wore the Kilt (properly). An accomplished dancer he stole the show.
Kilt hire companies in Scotland provide commercial tartans for example, Spirit of Bannockburn, Fower of Scotland tartans etc. Then our football/Soccer/rugby clubs have their own tartans. You dont need to be tied to a surname to wear a kilt. Great seeing you guys keeping the spirit of the kilt alive. Cheers.
Aye, you can have your own tartan made for yourself or your family name at the kilt makers in Selkirk, Scotland.
May i know, is there any difference between tartan and kilt or it's just the same thing?😅
@@tehtarik4326 Tartan is the "plaid pattern" on the kilt. The kilt is just the article of clothing. To make matters more confusing, a tartan is technically a "special type of plaid" pattern used to symbolize something specific such as a family clan or geographical area where people live. 😆
Not gonna lie, I love seeing non Scots wearing kilts. The kilt will forever be a symbol of Scotland, but seeing it around the world is amazing. Plus kilts are comfy and look great
Red and green Tartan has also been a Christmas pattern for a long time now. Tartan is very much a part of mainstream fashion and has been for so long. He's right, Scotland gave that to the World. It should be honoured that it is so loved and embraced. Tartan is beautiful.
Took a trip of a lifetime with my parents for two weeks in July. Mom has Scottish ancestry by way of Nova Scotia. Stopped into MacGregor and MacDuff in Glasgow to get a kilt, and everyone there was super happy that I was so interested in it. I picked the MacLeod Hebridean tartan, since we can trace Mom's ancestry to Berneray.
As an American who’s interested buying a kilt and love the look of it but also the historical significance of it this made me feel a lot better about actually buying one thank you
I have deeply rooted heritage in Scotland and Ireland and I'm starting to really get into learning about my heritage. I'm proud of it and I love my kilt. It makes me feel good to wear it.
I'm brand new to kilt wearing. I've always liked the look.
I was very ill at ease at first, but once I got a tunick and sporran I fell in love.
They're light weight, comfortable and smart looking. I plan on increasing my collection to include other fabrics, leather and colors.
And you guys have guided me thru the rules around wearing kilts and sporrans so I look put together.
Thank you for that.
It's my appreciation to a culture I love as tradition and history..
From Malta
My parents were from Puerto Rico, and I became a bagpiper in a Scottish Pipe & Drum band and later joined the Shrine. I’ve since moved and I’m attempting to start a P&D band here. Love the kilt (Loud MacLeod)
Your book covers are amazing!
I'm Scots-irish, I damn well have a right to wear a kilt!
The king of England exiled my ancestors from the scottish lowlands to northern ireland in the 1600s.
And both remaining scottish and Irish ancestors came to america in the 1700 &1800s.
I know my pedigree!
I have a great Irish first name (along with a saint!), And a good scottish last name!
If you're referring to James the VI, he was the King of Scotland, mate... Be sure to get his FULL title right.
Do you know how cringey you sound to actual Scottish and Irish people?
Kevin Hamilton It was the king of scotland who brought your ancestors over to ireland to displace the natives they were not exiled as i said they were brought over for a purpose.Since they were originally from the scottish borders they would never have worn kilts traditionally at that time.
You have a perfect right to wear a kilt but not really for reasons of heritage.
Mate, you're fine to wear a kilt, but everyone can wear a kilt, regardless of race or ancestry or family history. It's not about "muh right" or genetics. Nobody in Scotland cares about your pedigree and your schpeel here is weird and cringe to native Scots, and not in the spirit of the message the nice lads in the video are trying to convey.
You should visit Hamilton in Scotland, it would give you a shock mate haha
Great conversation. I agree, once the kilt crossed into fashion, generally, it’s use should hopefully not offend anyone. They are gorgeous and when done respectfully and creatively, then darn near everyone looks awesome. Too much pearl-clutching these days over “rules” of fashion, like shock over colored tuxedo jackets. We only live once, wear what you want - within propriety of course, e.g. no US Army dress uniforms and medals, unless earned, etc.
These two gentlemen are just great! I have just recently discovered their videos, and enjoy every one.
I wear my kilt to honor my grandpa and my family history to prevent it being forgotten, noone can tell me that I can't
same here, buddy.
I’m in the traditional family heritage camp (Smith, Stewart, Wallace) and I do like the casual utility kilt option. I wear kilts daily now, since 2020, unless other expected attire is noted for the engagement. I haven’t jumped into formal kilt wear, yet. It’s part comfort and part family wear.
During my attendance of The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in 1975 I purchased my first kilt. It was built from the Angus modern district tartan. I wore that kilt for several years to compete in the Scottish heavy events at the G. M. H. G. and the Stone Mountain, Ga. Highland Games as well.
I live in Florida i wear a utility kilt about 3 times a week comes in handy with working outside
Have about 300 missing years, but family in Scotland in 1200s! In America by 1640s. We were recommended a district tartan. My husbands family was also from Scotland, part of the Keiths. So we have lovely red kilts and lovely blue/green.😊
Came across this after I bought my first utility kilt.
I've been wanting to try one for years and we are off to Scotland on Monday so where better to take it for it's first wear
I was born and raised in the Great State of Texas but I am a piper and so I wear the kilt proudly as a symbol of my heritage and my musical choice.
Hello, I've always wanted to have a kilt since I was a kid, I think it looks badass.
I'm from Bulgaria, I don't have any Scottish heritage, my mom and dad went to Scotland one week ago and I asked them to buy me a kilt and they did.
I absolutely love it and now I'm wearing it a lot.
I always felt that the tartan and kilt is Scotland's wonderful gift to the whole world.
I'm Spanish, living in Madrid. I've been playing fiddle for almost 30 years, Irish and mainly Scottish music. I've studied and played music by Niel Gow, William Marshall and Scott Skinner, among others.
And I'm sorry if someone thinks I'm not allowed to wear a kilt while playing.
I love my kilts. I got my buddy's son and daughter thier first kilts. I've got kilts without and with pockets, several tartans, a camo one, and one with skulls.
I bought and wore a solid blue work kilt to work last summer, and people loved it. I wore it in Finland for one day, (the only day of the trip that was above 10C) no reaction. I even wore it through three airports and a train. I'm definitely buying another kilt for every day fashion.
i learned about the Kilt It is a great Scottish heritage,finding about my grandfather was one, the other is I respect the love toward the scottish dress so I have two my sept name and the heritage of Scotland Tartan I am so proud to wear both.
As a descendant of Highlanders, I was always a"close the door behind me" type of Celt. But as I grew in my knowledge about Celtic culture, my boundaries expanded to only Celts. Now after coming to the knowledge that the plaid goes back to the Egyptian empire times and that there are people of Chinese and Celt ancestry that still wear plaid. I have loosened up on my view of who should wear kilts. We are an ancient people, whose culture spans multiple continents, time periods among many many tongues ,tribes,and nations.
I grew up always being told our family was primarily Irish and German. Upon having my DNA done, I found very little Irish and that I had a great deal of Scottish. Very proud of that as I see Scotland as a place of great history and people. I wore a kilt once and loved it. Such a comfortable and versatile garment. I'm wanting to make my own to wear to Renaissance fairs. Wish it was a more common type of garment to wear in the US.
Though in the beginning of beginnings, the more modern sort of Scot came of Irish tribes immigrating. Quite submerging the earlier Picts of every sort.
Though Jeffrey, at worst you might avail yourself of 5-6 yards of double wide woolen plaid, learn the knack of pleating it to suit, and belt it round you as a great kilt, going very old school, back to about the late fifteenth century. For fullest authenticity, a deerskin drawstring-&-flap soft sporran to accessorize. That probably means resorting to Tandy and crafting the thing yourself... unless you've shot your own buck.
I guess the tassels are a vestige of such a drawstring.
Getting the great kilt, the breacan-an-feilaidh, sitting right calls for attention to the hem: make sure your hem is straight all round, and at the top of your kneecap to maybe an inch above. Better a little short than two inches too long. It's easy to tweak it up and down through your belt, and there is plenty of 'Tube on using this big plaid on hikes, etc.
@@w.reidripley1968 there's a CZcams channel that watch. The young man that posts videos is Scottish. He has videos on folding and wearing the great kilt and how to make accessories. It's a great channel.
@@r1verman I think I've seen him... went on a long hike à la 16th century, living on bannocks and sleeping in his plaid?
You should definitely look into historical records for your Scottish ancestors. The DNA tests aren’t always accurate. I wish you the best of luck reconnecting with your ancestors!
I want to get the Gunn clan tartan scarf. My paternal grandmother’s maiden name was Gunn.
I'll be marrying a Scot in May 2023...I've already been told I'll Have to wear a kilt...lol... I think it's awesome and the fact it represents a person's clan, house, lineage makes it even more awesome. I've always respected the kilt as well as Scots and Scotland 🏴 in general...I will wear one proudly and certainly with reverence as well. I pray I honor the tradition well... Very cool 🙏😎🙏💯👊
The UK county my family is originally from has a tartan (Durham district tartan Wilson’s of Bannockburn 1847) aka Denholm or Dunholm… much like Northumberland has a tartan (shepherds tartan)
Its just like saying, scotts can't wear trousers, suits or shorts. Kilts are the best, I am so glad I put one on ive been wearing kilts for work awesome!! More productivity and no more sore back! Thanks heaps for your chanell and advice!!!
me & my boyfriend, who are planning to go and settle in Scotland in around 3 years for good, are both wearing MacKenzie tartan on kilts and I’m planning on buying scarves this Christmas! I’m reading the comments of you all saying it’s great people are wearing kilts and I’m very glad! My boyfriend wears his kilt in public proudly and since I bought it I realized it’s the most attractive thing ever and I want to see him in it everyday.
Spend around $150 (US) - get your own Tartan designed and registered. It may costs a small fortune to get the material woven to make the kilt though!
I have given a kilt as a gift to a Norwegian friend - he loves it - but, it's kinda chilly in the winter! Another friend is South African, with not even a shadow of a drop of Scots blood in his veins loves the kilt, it shows off his legs (ex-rugby player)!!
Mini-Kilts on ladies (hmmmmm). A tartan sash on a white evening gown is classy!
I've not once heard of anyone ever tell me I shouldn't because my family is so far removed from our Scottish roots. I have how ever had a few disapproval people say remarks about a man wearing a dress. It bugs me a bit when people are so naive.
As someone who likes to learn about survival tactics and preparedness, the kilt it an incredibly awesome tool. I would wear a more male kilt when going out into the woods because it is useful and yes beautiful. Though I’m not Scottish.
For my tuppence worth, I agree with your comments here. There are two questions here though, kilts or tartan? I own about five kilts and loads of various tartan clothes, traditional and other and, for me wearing the kilt is making a statement. I am a Scot living in the land of the Saxons and if I see others wearing the tartan it gives me a warm feeling, a kind of pride, a compliment because, as the saying goes, imitation is a high form of compliment. I only think that if a person is wearing as formal then please wear it right, show the respect but I feel that way about uniform or tuxes and any formal wear. I think all tartan looks good on women and I have seen some of those erm modern (new age?) people that wear utility kilts and I think thay they are making a statement, not the same of mine (heritage) but their own statement.
Thank you, Sir. I just posted a comment and question about this very thing.
My best friend showed up for opening night of the Opera in a t-shirt. An ugly one. I very nearly DIED!!
I cited TRADITION, and threw a strand of pearls on her, lol. It was an outdoor venue, but she was making some kind of juvenile statement. There's a time and place for that kind of thing!
(We blazed during intermission, then planned our wardrobe for the entirety of the Season, lol!)
im a scot myself and i like to see people wearing a kilt as fashion. I think it's cool and keeps it alive. I have a small issue with people wearing it as "national dress" (to a formal event for example) without having a heriatage connection OR being invited to wear it by someone who has that connection. That being said, i don't care too much, i just think it's not in the best taste.
I have Scottish and Irish Heritage and I respect when I wear mine been wearing them for 2 years. I dont have Tartans yet but have done research into my Heritage and know my Clan For Scottish. I feel if you know what your wearing and you wear it proud WEAR IT
FREE YOUR SELF
I'm apart of the Barry clan in Ireland I wish my clan had a tartan pattern...we have an aran pattern which is nice but I would like a tartan linked to my family. Guess I'll just go with the cork tartan.
I was at the highland games in so. Cal, as I was entering the event a young guy had a kilt on which appeared to be made of his granny's curtains. It's all good and I'm from Scotland.
He didn't get dressed up for nothing.
Thanks for this video guys. I am learning about my Scottish heritage. I'm looking into wearing kilts. I've asked google a couple of questions and y'all answer most of them. Now, I'm looking for my families tartan and looks like it could be a couple. Is that typical for a clan? They seem to be the same color but different patterns.
It is normal to have a few different tartans for different occasions. The Irish region my family is from has an informal and formal tartan for example
Ok, so I have long been told that I had Scottish heritage. I even join a pipes and drums band (I actually love the sound of bagpipes). I did the DNA thing and it shows 1/3 Scottish (more or less. , I don’t know how accurate rose are). I started a long time ago of including the great kilt in my outdoor packs. Very versatile and suited for that arena. I have had my share of comments in support one questioning my reasoning. I would not want to insult the heritage of anyone but seeing how useful the kilt is on camping and backpacking trips it would take a great deal for me to abandon it. It’s a useful garment for survival as well lending a multi use garment to keep you protected, warm and in some case camouflaged. They really knew what they were doing when they created the great kilt.
I wear my kilt, when I was allowed to work before the pandemic, every day for work. I would have people from Scotland visiting Los Angeles come to where I work, and see me in my kilt and would love it. I’ve never had a negative word by anybody from Scotland personally. But that’s just my personal experience. It inevitably leads to them asking me if I have any Scottish heritage and we start talking about clans. This is when I realized that I typically know more about Scotland in Scottish clans than most Scottish people I talk to. So I’ve learned to keep it rather simple that way I don’t sound like I’m trying to educate somebody on their own culture. Well the intent or not they can turn people off..
But, if somebody took offense and was not Scottish, then I would just let them know, that I am a Scottish ancestry and I am a member of a clan. If they were from Scotland, and didn’t care because I was not born and raise in Scotland, I would ask them if they knew what their medic heritage was and if they’ve ever had a DNA test? Because if they are not 100% Highland Scott, then in my mind they would have no place to even talk let alone judge. But Fortunately that’s not something I’ve ever had to run a crossed. And I honestly don’t know anybody first hand who’s had to deal with that either. Hopefully never do.
You do of course realise that clans were not just based in the highlands but also in the islands and the lowlands ,
and there is no DNA test which would identify someone as a Highland "Scott" ( I know you meant Scot) although there is now I believe a Pictish marker which identifies Pictish ancestry .
Highlanders are a mix of Pictish , Viking, Norman , Irish and other ancestry , very much like the rest of Scotland.
You may find that you know more about your clan because quite frankly most don't care .
The emphasis placed by those of the Scottish diaspora in belonging to a clan does confuse us in Scotland.
This is partly because the chief of that clan at the time may have forcibly sold your forebears into slavery or later forced them to emigrate to make way for sheep .
Scots being sold into slavery in the American Colonies occurred as early as 1630 .
You can understand therefore our lack of fealty or loyalty to the clan and its chief .
I can however understand the clan thing as a bit of fun , having a kilt in a tartan which is a design adopted by a Clan , having a general interest in the history of your namesakes , their lands and the ruins of their castle etc.
Beyond that however I would have no interest in meeting clan chief Bucky MacBuckfast of Swallytoon and counting the feathers in his balmoral hat nor joining his clan for my quarterly newsletter and a chance to help him pay for the restoration of the clan seat hot tubs .
My own family name kilt is Kidd (Wilsons of Bannockburn 43 ... I think ) which later (in the rush to adopt a tartan ) was used by the McPhersons.
The tartan was bought first by a Mr Kidd to clothes his slaves ! ( House servants) in his plantation in the West Indies.
Given that I rightly abhor both the earlier slavery of Scots and this later slavery on a plantation I am in someways honoured to share the tartan with those on the plantation .
It also is a very early indication that tartan should not be restricted to Scots because those non Scots slaves were first to wear the Kidd tartan , followed by us Scottish Kidds and then the McPhersons .
@@cecircinn2908 Good information!
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Some kilts are “general” ie not connected with a particular clan. Black watch for example,
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Let's keep in mind that kilts originated from clothing of necessity, and then became symbols of culture. Like, oh let's say, cowboy boots. Do we have this strange stigma about needing to be a rancher in order to wear cowboy boots? Of course not. That would be silly. But what does the fashion of wearing cowboy boots represent? It represents a tradition, a history, etc. Even when worn for fashion pursposes only, cowboy boots say POSITIVE things about how the person wearing them feels about country/western culture. As an American with Scottish heritage, I LOVE it when I see people who either do not have or are unsure if they have Scottish heritage wearing kilts. To me it says, "I really like this tradition and I think it should be kept going". I appreciate that. It also gives me and that person something to talk about and maybe start a friendship over a mutual love of the culture. I'm in the wear it like you love it category.
Well said BT.
Hey guys,
Love your content, as it's taught me so much about Tartan as an art form which I'd never known before, and given me an even greater appreciation for my own Scottish heritage!
I know you've done a video about your views on the English kilt with our flag and heraldic lions crest in the design, and personally, I quite like it. But I wondered what you think of the idea that somebody in England could try out something similar to the Irish District Tartans; create a series of Tartan for each English county. Would that be cool in your eyes, or do you see that as potentially controversial?
I'd say this... would it be controversial? Yes (b/c the Scots and English NEVER disagree on ANYTHING, do they?!). Could it be done? Sure. Not sure how much interest there would be from a "commercial" level, but there's nothing stopping anyone from doing it.
@@USAKiltsOfficial Well, it might start off small, but I reckon it could potentially make for a good product with enough exposure.
@@USAKiltsOfficial Personally, as a Welshman, I reckon if we could jump on the Tartan train, the English have as much right to as us, as we have about as much "claim" as they do to a dress seem as "traditionally Scottish". And as you guys say in this video, it's not something that most Scots would feel too territorial about.
@@garththeddraig8974 Well, I hope we can get this idea to gain momentum. :)
@@theenglishradical9414 I'd like to see it happen.
My mother is from Cìll Rónáin, County Galway on Ínishmòr, Island.
So my formal kilt is The Galway tartan with a full dress full faced Sporran bag with a silver O'Shea family crest.
At the same time I have at least 35 kilts for all sorts of occasions.
If you are wearing a formal traditional kilt without having that connection it's disrespectful.
However, if you are wearing a regular day wear kilt I have no problem with that.
I lived in Germany for a couple years and ran into a Scottish lass and while we were discussing castles, I mentioned that I was part Scottish. She asked me what my mother's maiden name was and I told her her name was Scott. She smiled and said that because my mother had the clan name that I could wear a kilt in Scotland even though I myself carried my father's German name. She did say that I was the last in my lineage, though. Just my experience.
Now, around 35 years later, I would like to purchase a kilt of the Scott variety, but there are SO many.
My Mom, Dad are Dublin Born, but I’m born in Coventry uk, I could have worn the Saffron but I chosen to wear the Irish heritage kilt, I didn’t think I’m allowed to wear the Saffron, I’m also married to a Scottish lass (Aberdeen) I could wear her tartan to represent her heritage. So I got the best of both worlds so to speak..
Everyone can wear a kilt. As Long as it is done proper and out of respect and interest. The Scottish people I‘ve met were all happy when I was wearing a kilt. I would dare say, that Tartan patterns (and for some even on a daily basis the Kilt) became a universal part of mankind’s fashion world. My Backhold wrestling coach even told me also it is totally fine, many scottish people do not wear the kilt, so great if many others do for love and interest in Scotland. So keeping it alive wherever you are from, that is a great thing. Love from Germany.
What’s the name of the movie shown on the opening picture?
I'm of Galician descent so I usually wear the Galicia tartan. I'm a piper but I prefer non clan/family tartans or solid colors
Everybody should be able to wear a kilt if they want to, but clan tartans should only be restricted to the family/clan. However, why does a tartan have to be the only design on a kilt why not make other designs, imagine walking down the street and it killed that sports of the dragon emblem or something. It seems to me, that there is a lot of fashion potential for the guilt that is actually being wasted... Yeah, I just ordered myself a maximal count because my family is one of their septs, despite living in the US, but I kind of feel that non tartan kilt should also be made for people who are not in any of those families. I think they would have a lot of fun wearing those.
My grandparents are Quebecois but I love kilts so cause my last name is French and I have no clan name like my nephews I chose the black watch. Because it's not a clan and I've see the Canadian black watch. Plus I like the colors. So am I wrong?
I can't speak as a Scot as I am Canadian but my answer would be no ,you are not wrong . If you like kilts and wear them with respect to the culture then wear them .
One who can look at your face despite your clothing and pinpoint your heritage is by far a greater person than I am.
I got to wearing kilts a couple of years ago for work as it's very hot here in SE Oklahoma and shorts just don't provide the protection pleats do.
Liked them so much I got some in a casual-style. Random guy the other night tried to tell me I shouldn't be wearing them if I wasn't Scottish; which I found strange because the company I bought them from is in the UK.
Asked Google and this is what it gives me. Honestly, couldn't find anyone who would say it's not something one should do.
Most answers were along these lines it not a definitive "it's fine."
Edit: I have been a distiller at Hochatown Distilling Company since the 6th barrel they filled in 2017.
that sounds like an amazing job!
As a Scottish islander I can say from my perspective I love wearing a kilt and love seeing others wearing them wherever they’re from. It’s also fine to wear it in whatever outfit style suits. Ultimately the current outfit options aren’t going to be exactly the same as the original kilts work hundreds of years ago but does that matter? Of course not you could say the same about any modern garment no matter how traditional we might think they are. I will be honest and say I do cringe a little if I see it on someone backwards (pleats at the front) but it doesn’t ruin my day or anything.
Great to see it exported around the world and without people making kilts worldwide then Scottish expats would feel underdressed at social events abroad. Keep up the good work.
I live near Paris - France - my father’s family il 100% from Bretagne (Brittany), so I’m from a Celtic heritage.
But to be honest I’m wearing a kilt because it’s not any dumber than to wear leggings or jeans or whatever.
It’s a tribute to a beautiful culture any one could feel bound to.
Liking the natural leather sporran and how it goes with the vest and kilt. Curious if Rocky is wearing a belt. I know that they have said that one is not needed with a vest, but just curious...
No, he doesn't wear a belt when he has a vest on.
@@USAKiltsOfficial When Eric and Rocky answer questions, where are the questions pulled from?
@@ThistlesJones questions submitted during live broadcasts, questions submitted via email, questions in our FB group, and questions we get from the comments sections of videos (if we see them).
same mentality about kilt some think i wear expencive kilt only those are real kilt other are not
other says only if its made in scodant even if cheaper its still a kitl
other if its build like a kilt its kilt ect
like the other days some oen claim to me that acrylic wont last even 1 year and still look good
even if i have one of acrylic 5 years old and still look good
4:14 what pattern is that? I love the combination of black and grey with just a touch of red.
That is the Glyndwr tartan! You can check it out with the link below.
www.usakilts.com/gallery/12-oz-poly-viscose/glyndwr-universal/view
Am born and breadth in Scotland I say each to their own.
I like kilts, modern or traditional. *shrug* They seem practical and comfortable. The highland plaid: the most popular COLOR of pattern around! A great many people have no idea there is a family ideology attached. Not sure how I would feel about it if it were MY family, but they sure are popular. I have yet to fully test my DNA so I attend a LOT of heritage events because they are interesting, I'd love to know all the details of my family history. It's nice to know, but every so often something slips into the barn at night....and these things happen. I enjoy discovering the culture of the world.
If I as an American (Texan) with Scottish-Irish ancestry were to take up wearing a kilt, I would go with a conservative look. That grey suit behind you is very attractive to me. I like wearing nice suits on formal occasions. All others, you'll find me in Wranglers, dress shirt, Texas State Trooper boots, and a Stetson hat. I once sang in an Octet with a black tux, boots, and a black Stetson. I like nice, not garish. If anything I learned from this channel, is to respect style of clothing and history of it all.
Any suggestions on how to polish Ghillie Brogues? I’ve not really attempted to polish a shoe with embellishments.
I find it's basically the same as any regular pair of shoes. You will see some of the smaller holes fill in a little as you first put the polish on the shoe, but as you polish the shoes the excess polish in the holes gets pulled out and just adds to the polish on the shoe.
Scottish here - born in central belt of Scotland and still live here. personally, i LOVE seeing people enjoying the Scottish Kilt. Makes me feel proud to be Scottish when i see ANYONE wear it - especially folk who look like their from elsewhere! more than welcome!!!
The best way for others to learn about other cultures is to experience other cultures, so it doesn't make sense to me why people gatekeep this stuff. As long as it's done respectfully, I think it's awesome when Non-Scottish people wear kilts.
I think it's great to see people wearing kilts. I would have an issue with someone wearing our tartan ie Arbuthnott if they didn't have a tangible connection to the name. But the liklihood of someone just happening across an Arbuthnott tartan kilt is so miniscule as to be negligible lol! Genetic tartans are just that...for general wear by all.
What tartan was used for the kilt is Rocky wearing? Nice looking!
Pennsylvania State Seal - one of the ones we designed.