'Reasons to Wear a Kilt & How Guys Get Started' ExP 3.15.19 [Annotated]
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2019
- Our topic this week is “Reasons Men Decide to Wear a Kilt, and How They Get Started”.
Why do men wear kilts? How do they get started? How do they work up the courage for that first time going out in a kilt? We’ll be discussing these questions and reflecting on “the kilt journey” we are all on.
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I wear a kilt because every breeze is like a gentle kiss to the family blessings
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I started wearing kilts as a type of therapy. I have bipolar disorder with self esteem issues. The kilts make me stand out and everyone loves it. It's great for my self esteem.
For what it is worth, my story is that I was always intrigued by kilts, but didn't feel "right" wearing them until I got engaged to my now wife, who is a proud Baird. She is an only child of a single mother, and both are very proud of their heritage, and I found that pride quite infectious and wanted to show both my dedication and support, so quite quickly picked up a Baird Ancient tartan kilt. I got married in a tux, but with a Baird tartan tie passed down from her grandfather. She hyphenated her last name, which I was completely in support of, and if we have a son, we are going to give him the Baird name.
I live in Canada and our military wear's Kilts they look very smart.
they are smart, and have the benefit of preserving the traditional wear
I am Australian. An Australian of Scottish decent. My Grandfather and Father were both born in Scotland before emigrating to Australia when my Father was 13. Being brought up in Australia we are taught from a young age about the Aboriginal affiliation with the land. A spiritual connection with the land. Throughout my younger life it was always a bit if a hohummm level of interest. That was until I was standing in the Scottish highlands, looking out over the landscape... I am now not ashamed to admit; I wept... I cried like I have never cried before in my life. Suddenly I completely understood the Australian Aboriginal's connection to the land. The spiritual feeling of belonging was overwhelming..!
After watching Outlander and at the same time discovering my Scottish heritage I decided to wear kilt every Friday at work. I teach English and I became the topic of conversation for weeks... I love wearing my kilt especially when going shopping and my wife proudly holds my hand as we walk the streets or visit the supermarket or mall. I’m so proud of my kilt so I just don’t care about what people think-most people are positively impressed and ask a lot of questions.
I let people stare - I know I look good and feel awesome 😁
I shaved my head loooong before it was "cool." Funny looks, and even the occasional "skin head" accusation. I never stopped. It's part of me, who I am. Long story short, if you want to break social norms, you just have to OWN IT! There will always be the "adults" whose brain never matured past 5th grade. Who cares about their opinions, or anyone's really. It's your life to live. You only get the one, live it as you wish, and live it fully.
I started shaving my head when I was in the Marine Corps. (Cheaper than paying for a haircut every week). So I've heard the "skinhead" comments. Started wearing a kilt occasionally around 15 years ago. Wear them quite a bit more often as my collection expands (8 and counting) evenings and weekends mostly. Dress code at work doesn't allow them.
@@gungho1345 Good for you Brother! My head shave story is similar, but Army.
I shaved my head in support of a friend undergoing chemo for bilateral breast cancer. (She survives to this day)
I liked the look, but I did miss having hair.
@@kinglyzard I get it. I've found that hair is an underappreciated proximity warning device. I hit my head ALL THE TIME, lol.
Hair or not, do you Brother. Thanks for the comment.
Great advice.
I wear my kilt often. I do get a lot of compliments, very few negative comments. I was born in Scotland but when I was young they made fun of us wearing a kilt but now they are very popular
I like hiking in a kilt. The breeze is awesome with no swamp nut. Plus i can got rock hopping with no fear of blowing out the crouch.
I took a DNA test and found I'm 29% Scottish and 19% Irish, so once i found that out i said "screw it..." Bought a kilt and started wearing one to work (as long as I wear something underneath). I honestly was super nervous and worried for people making fun of me but in reality, I've gotten tons of compliments saying "nice kilt", "where'd you get it?, "Do you go to the highland games?". So i actually wear mine every Friday at work regardless of weather.
Side note: some co-workers and customers keep asking me where my kilt is when I'm not wearing it (of course i just say it's in the closet) but planning on getting more!!
I wear a kilt partly because yes, I am Scots-Irish. AND, I am 70 years old and have a skin condition down there. I itch much less in my nether regions because I sweat much less down there when and after I wear a kilt.
I always thought kilts looked cool but did not have enough confidence to get and wear one. When I turned 62 I said to myself "if not now, then when" bought a kilt and screwed up the courage to go out kilted and when no one pointed and laughed, I was hooked. No I own two utility kilts and three tartan kilts with more to come. I kilt up about 3 times a week and go every where. At least every 3rd time I get complements or questions. Now I tend walk taller with more confidence.
You are well on your way to being a serial kilter
The first time I went out in a kilt, was my first time wearing one, and I didn't feel any awkwardness (surprisingly seeing as I'm 16) I just went out, went to the store, went around town with some friends, and I only got positive comments on it, it feels a lot more natural and a lot more "me" to wear a kilt rather than be in pants.
I want my first experience to go smoothly as well, but I’m waiting till I’m 18 (I’m only 14 now) so I get the kilt when I’ve grown to pretty much my full extent and I haven’t potentially wasted a great investment by getting it too early
Broderick Templeman-McGarty
You could get a PV one for now. Pre made ones are less than $100. Save ip some money and then get a good quality wool one for prom instead of a tuxedo or a suit.
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Aye, I suppose I could. But I'm in the UK and prom isn't really a thing, or more so, a big thing. I just want to wear my kilt everyday
@@RickBrode As a relatively recent convert to kilts when I was in my mid 30s ( now in my mid 40s) I would recommend an 8 yard over a 5 yard. They are not that much more expensive but you will notice the difference and it is well worth it.
Also look at a semi formal sporran as it is suitable for must occasions.
@@CroatiaSurvival velcro economy kilts from Stillwater kilts can be had for less than $50. Those are my go to light weight summer kilts. And they're machine washable.
"Or they did a DNA test. Suddenly they found out they're Scottish and now they're looking into their family history" This is prophetic. Ancestry just updated their results and a bunch of people ended up finally showing Scottish. Many who didn't even know they were.
I've got Scottish and Irish (Cooper, Anderson, MacGorman, and we think Call comes from there too) but my DNA results weren't showing it until a few days ago.
I took a DNA test and was very happy and a bit surprised when I found out I was almost a full 3rd. I always knew I had some Scottish ancestors but had no idea I was born with so many of their genes!
Scottish American Military Society wear kilts. My first experience wearing a kilt was at my father's wedding two years ago and I found it quite psychologically challenging at first being in my 50s and with two years to retire from the military (I'm sort of a late bloomer ) Not sure if pictures of the wedding would circulate thru my unit and the backlash I would receive from it. Will during the wedding I was not alone just about every male attending wore a kilt and many different clans were in attendance. My Father is a member of the Freemason Scottish rite and I had plenty of support. I was surprised that many soldiers in my unit wear kilts. That same year several soldiers suggested going to the Highland games in Las Vegas, I noticed a few of them attending the festive and wearing kilts. I later joined the Scottish American Military Society.
so I discovered that I am .0001 percent Scottish and I'm working up the courage to wear a kilt but, can you believe that I haven't found a single kilt store here in Mexico. ;) now and a more serious note my ancestors the Mayans wore something similar to a kilt and also the Incas. fun fact.
I wear my utility kilt to work in, play in. For me, it's a comfort/cooling effect. I also feel connected with nature. Our man parts were not intended to be bundled up all the time, if ever. There's nothing better than working outside on a hot day, and a nice cool breeze runs up ur kilt. Niiiiiice!
I am 18% Scottish and 15% Irish. I am nearly 50 and I wore a kilt for Halloween. I was hooked. I’ve always wanted to wear one. Finally wore one out and received positive feedback. Ordered a few more. It will become a regular thing for me now. Side note, my 7 year old daughter tells friends when they come in the door, “My dad is wearing a kilt, it’s not a skirt.”
I claim to be nothing more than a Texan. I have that tattoo.
But having found out through various means, including a local Scottish festival. My family has heritage. Since I enjoy exploring life, I have ordered a kilt, and sporran, and wool socks...
Can't wait to put this together. I am getting priceless information from your channel. Thank you
Thanks for the kind words, Randy!
I won a sporran in a raffle at the Wisconsin Highland Games, so of course I had to buy a couple kilts to go with it.
Wesley Adams
Seems reasonable. Also a few other sporrans so this one isn’t loneley.
I start wearing a kilt in 2021 a utila kilt always wanted to wear a kilt always liked it I thought it was unique and just felt like it was something I wanted to do I don't know why I waited as long as I did most the time I'm at work I wear something underneath the wife gets upset when I decide to go a little more traditional when I'm at the store or wandering around but I think that's a personal thing I mean as long as you're respectful and you watch how you sit and walk and stand it no one is going to know what you have under your kilt I think I'm going to get a more nice kilt for cleaning up probably a few actually I really like kilting
I am getting started with kilts. I have no heritage from Scottish or Irish. I'm your typical heinz 57 human. However, I do know a bit about the evolution of trousers. (pants). A lot of it came from horse riding. I don't ride horses. And you look through history and some of the greatest cultures in the world didn't wear "pants". Greeks wore togas and kilt like clothing for men and soldiers. Roman soldiers did the same. There are examples all over history of different forms of lower body coverage. Pants just became common a few hundred years ago. I just figured, "What the hell, if it was good enough thing to wear for centuries before pants for all these other cultures, why not now?"
So kilts it is.
the Greeks and Romans wore tunics, essentially a long T-shirt that goes all the way to the knee-ish and kept in place by a simple belt at the waist
@@steyn1775 Aye!
My Grandmother was a Matheson. I also have a mixture of a lot of clans. Wish they had something cool for us ladies!
I was once told that people wear clothes for one of two reasons. Either to cover whats on the outside, or to show more clearly what is on the inside.
I got started when I joined Scottish Rite KSA (2018) and getting more in touch with my Scottish family heritage (Smith, Stewart, Wallace) then sheltering in place in 2020 was comfortable with minimal outings and it’s my standard daily attire now.
I started wearing a kilt when I was playing Paintball in SoCal. The guys on my team wanted to have a unique unform that made it easy to identify each other and was BADASS! Stealth Possum ;)
I’ve always been intrigued by the prospect of wearing a kilt and after a great deal of research I spent $80 and I bought one. I was very nervous about wearing the kilt because it is a bold fashion choice but after two or three times of chickening out I told myself that I had just spent $80 on this and I’m going to wear it until I absolutely hate it and then I fell in love with the garment
First time I wore it 10hrs, just once a person said something silly, and another time a drunk tried to look under, the rest all just positive reactions. I have technically no Scottish heritage, but spent part of my childhood there, so I guess I am a bit Scottish and I love that part of me. Try to do it the best I can with pride. I strongly suggest other men to try this at least once in their life! I like the "ego-boost" thing! It is true.
I wear my kilts as often as I can, and NOT for any “positive reinforcement”. I could give a rat’s arse whether anyone likes me wearing my kilt or not, tartan or utility. I’m fiercely proud of my Scottish heritage and Clan Johnston (which by the way, you guys have hardly anything in Johnston tartan!). There is a very definite power in wearing a kilt. A kilted Scotsman has an aura about him that is undeniable. It’s showing the world that Scottish culture is alive and well, and we look GOOD!
I wanted to start wearing a kilt and showed my brother some online and he was extremely excited, he too has always wanted to wear a kilt so that night we ordered our kilts. I am 34 he’s 28. I just put mine on and showed my bro how to put his on. I do have both Scottish and Irish but we both just wanted to kilt. Kilt nation!
I wish I started wearing a kilt at your age . I started last year at age 63 but better late than never . Happy Kilting !
I asked my husband one day if he would ever wear a kilt, he said NO! I was a little surprised by this because he is a musician. Then a few weeks later I took my husband to the Middle Tennessee Highland Games and he saw all the men in kilts and said "wow, they look cool!". We had our 6 year old grandson with us (who had been playing with the other boys who were wearing kilts) and I asked my grandson if he would like to have a kilt and he said YES! We went to the vendors who were selling them and my husband got interested and actually bought a utility kilt. When he put it on, he said "this is so comfortable, I don't want to wear pants anymore! He is flying to CA next week for a gig and he wants to wear his utility kilt on the plane. I love it! Thanks for the advice!
I was stationed at RAF Edzell/U.S. Naval Security Group in the early 80's they have their own tartan - love my kilt - love this show. Thanks Guys.
Hello fellas. I stumbled for some reason upon this video, and watched it through. Here’s my two cents for you. I feel proud of my heritage when I see a man in a kilt. Knowing we were banned from wearing them for over a hundred years and that my family name was also outlawed for the same amount of time, it has very special meaning to me to see a person wear it proudly, you bloody rebel, ultimately it’s the most manly thing a man can wear, because it’s a giant F U to any form of oppression. If you wear a kilt you are living proof they didn’t really win, they may have taken our ancestral lands and our way of life, but they shall never take our Freedom. Rioghal Mo Dhream - Alison McGregor, Australia 🇦🇺
My persona changes when I wear a Kilt. I'm profoundly proud of my humble Scottish roots, and have ancestors from the lowlands, and the Hebrides. All working folk, and continued when they moved to Canada, then Michigan, right to this day. There is no other ethnic nationality that is so recognizable as a Kilt.
I read your post. My grandfather came over from ??Scotland and a landed in Michigan. Looking into my heritage. Any suggestions?
I’m Goth and been wearing the kilt daily all year for years .
Loved your conversation on kilt wearing 😊👍
I’m mainly Scottish Irish. It’s mainly heritage and culture and pride and I’m also Germanic pagan and so I have it then as well. Plus wearing the kilt helped build my confidence
I know this is an old video and any new comments will likely go unnoticed; but..... At 64 I am very new to finally getting up the courage to pursue the kilted life. A recent Celtic Calling Festival was my first public experience while being kilted and I found it very enjoyable. I know I felt myself stand a little straighter and a little taller and I was comfortable. This past weekend my wife and I had a day of shopping planned. I walked through the mall while kilted and could see and feel a lot of stares, but there were also many smiles and head nods too. One old gentleman actually came running up to me all excited. He was clad in all green (it was St. Patrick's Day) and said he loved my kilt. He said he was Chinese (which it was obvious) and wasn't Irish and couldn't wear one. I told him he actually was allowed if he wanted and that was all he needed, the desire. He asked where he could get one and I recommended a few online resources (in West Virginia I don't know of any kilt makers). Another woman saw me and said, "yes, yes, yes, love it!" Then she grabbed her husband and said, "That!" You need to." Not sure how he felt but who knows, maybe my having the courage and comfort to be in public while kilted was enough for this fella, and maybe others, to give it a try themselves.
In my home town, 90% English Catholic immigrants that go back to the landing of the Ark and the Dove in 1633, I got a lot of flak for having a Germanic last name. There is an Amish population and I love and respect those people, but they keep to themselves so making friends to hang out with was a non-starter there. I just never felt like I fit in and all of the locals made sure I didn't ever forget it. Not sure if it was some leftover resentment from WWII or what, but whatever it was, it stuck....
Constant fights all the way through school, etc etc. ad nauseam. If I had thought about it, or known about it, I would have started wearing kilts in middle school just for the unrestricted movement. But hindsight is always 20/20, right? I went to a few Scottish events with my cousins who all live in New York. I thought about wearing a kilt after seeing a lot on the other patrons. My cousins laughed me into a shame when I mentioned it. "You're not Scottish. You're German!" So I let it drop.
....My mother and cousins were really big into genealogy and eventually I found out that my great grandmother was a MacLean! Well, well, well,... If my Austrian name burned the locals noodles here in Maryland, just wait till they get a load of THIS! I think I started to wear kilts JUST to piss them off even more than they already were. Mean people suck! I never started a fight in my life, but I sure ended a lot of them. So sticking a thumb in their eye by wearing a kilt just made me smile that little bit more.
Now I own a B&B called MacLean House. We brew our own beer, I hunt white-tail on the property and serve wild game. I have a big fire pit that everyone hangs out around at night on the weekends. It is a huge hit! I broke out my kilts from day one, and now I have a following. It's nothing to see several of my regulars sporting kilts of all colors and styles.
Funny though, I never see the MacDonald or Cambell tartans..... I wonder why that is? ;)
If you really want to piss them off then get a kilt in the German heritage tartan and wear it everywhere lol
@@phucyu8428 .... Then you start to get the "white supremacist/Nazi" BS. No thanks.
I think every white American inherits the Celtic spirit to some extent, actually celtic or not.
I started when researching my family heritage & history. Them at a military ball my Regimental Commander wore his full formal and I was instantly hooked.
My first time wearing a kilt: I borrowed a kilt from a friend of mine to run in a Kilted Mile at a Scottish Festival. My wife liked it so much, we ordered one. The first time I wore my own kilt was to a Veterans Ceremony downtown at a park. I was greatly received.
I wear a kilt because it’s comfortable!
I always feel more personally powerful when I wear my kilt. It's comfortable, stands out, and is a lot of fun.
"personally powerful" = everything that we do should make us feel thusly. Great post!
I had a custom Cape Breton tartan kilt made to replace my army mess kit when I retired from the military. My aim was to simply replace my mess kit, with the added bonus of pissing of my pants-wearing former colleagues; however, it's turned into a slippery slope. I probably have some old-guy lower GAF-factor too that is helping me evolve into a serial kilter. I have a second custom being made with Absolute Darkness, a tribute to miners (I'm in a mining town), and with that one I'll have 7 kilts: five that are good-to-go for work. I'm thinking before the snow flies for sure. Thanks gentlemen for your great discussions.
I live outdoors and the kilt is great for the winter the bottom of ya trousers don't get wet
It took me to dang near die to really start living, as mortals we take tomorrow for granted. Stop dont put off today for tomorrow. I always wanted a kilt I got a cheaper kilt at first, and from there I have moved up. Looking at replacing my church suit, with a kilt and jacket (sorry haven't got the names down for all the parts of a true Scottish set up). Took me 42 years dont wait to do things as I did.
I always thought they were cool, but didn't want to wear one because I couldn't trace the heritage. Did the DNA, researched the family and the rest is family history. Working towards Serial Kilter status!!!
Not to mention your show is a good way bring folks in!
I got into wearing a kilt at a reaissance faire and also my ancestors came from Edindourgh/ aberdeen , Scotland. Had my kilt made in the mills of Scotland.
Similar story, I bought my first kilt at a Renaissance fair and got a sporran online, along with a belt.
I have since researched my regional Tartan based on my grandma's maiden name on my dad's side (she was Irish).
That'll be a pretty penny for another day.
I am not Scot, I am an Indian. However I am so fascinated by Scotland and always had a desire to get a kilt. They look beautiful and noble. However, I don't know if it would be culturally inappropriate and also there is the fear people will watch me weird because where I live no one ever wears a kilt and it is not common. Hopefully one day soon I can go to Scotland and atleast get to wear one.
Ronald, there are lots of universal tartans to choose from. Find one of those as a first go and jump in.
I'm surprised how much I enjoyed this discussion!
Thanks for sharing it!
Wearing a kilt is a responsibility to your heritage, family, and passion. Don’t wear a kilt if you are uncomfortable with the idea. Wear it because you love it, wear it properly (pleats in the back, down to the middle or just above the knee), never listen to anyone that tells you it’s “silly” or whatever. There WILL be a 95% plus percent chance anyone says anything it’ll be positive! I know, I’ve been wearing kilts habitually for 3 plus years, I did it in small steps. I would wear it occasionally at home, then to family gatherings, then to certain places like church, and eventually everywhere except work where it’s prohibited. Some people in the kilted community dove right in it! Either way, if you’re interested in wearing a kilt, put one on, buy it, and you can start little by little or go head first, doesn’t matter. The point is to be a good kilt ambassador, and show respect of the garment (wearing it properly). Some kilt wearers only wear their’s on special occasions, some wear them half the time, others wear them all the time. Everyone is different, when you purchase a kilt, wear it when you feel comfortable wearing it, there is NO rules for being a kilt wearer. The only rule in my mind is wear it properly and with respect, even if you have zero Scottish heritage or lots, doesn’t matter, have fun and enjoy it!
I am so glad I an a seasoned kilt warrior. Cause after watching this I would be so nervous. I hate flying.
Here in Ireland the Black watch tartan is one of the most popular tartans worn at weddings.
But it is risky to wear it to some pubs.
I started by wearing an inexpensive one after bike rides. We’d hang around by the cars and chew the fat but the bike shorts would get uncomfortable. I found a Hawaiian print sport kilt and started putting that on so I could skinny out of the bike shorts without scaring or scarring the general public. Eventually a few other of the guys were doing the same. Now that I’ve found out my Ewing and MacLachlan clan heritage, I’m looking at buying some clan tartans to add to the utilikilt collection. BTW - I can carry 10 beers in my utilikilt. Brilliant
Greetings from another MacLachlan!
Thanks so much guys for your videos, pointers and most of all for promoting one of the most masculine pieces of attire on the planet.
My mother instilled a love of our scottish heritage in me at a young age and 20 years ago, while i was attending college, married and with 3 children, I walked by a Scottish booth at a music festival and ordered my first custom made kilt. I had no idea how much they cost but hey, a 16oz and 8yards...is there any other? I was measured and asked for a down payment. Being in school with a family I had no money so I was floored when the downpayment requested was what i had estimated the probable cost to be !!! My wife supported my decision and we somehow made it happen ❤. Actually she wanted me in a kilt more than I wanted it. I wore it for typical formal occasions like weddings and grads (even mine) and I realized it wasnt getting it out enough . The most expensive garment I owned at the time and it hangs in my closet an a average 364.5 days a year. Not any more. I now wear kilts (all 14 of them) more than pants for EVERY occasion. As do my 3 sons (some more than others) and several friends! I even have a 'beater' kilt for working in the yard.
When I was the High School Band we wore kilts to march. The tartan was Musselburgh Ancient. Really want to get one for the nostalgia, and i am really interested in picking up a Shaw ancient.
We carry both!
Shaw Ancient: www.usakilts.com/gallery/13-16-oz-wool?keywords=shaw%20ancient
Musselburgh: www.usakilts.com/gallery/13-16-oz-wool?keywords=musselburgh
Amen Eric! For me it is the heritage, honor and pride. "Virtue Mine Honor."
In Commonwealth countries there are still regiments that are of the Highland or Scottish tradition. Often, but not always, they have a connection with a regiment in the United Kingdom. In Canada, these are all reserve units (National Guard equivalent for the US, Territorial rough equivalent in the UK).
When I served (since Canada is a multi cultural nation) there were members from every part of the world who wore the kilt with honour and pride. In my GMT (basic training) my mates included: Chinese, French Canadian, German, Italian, El Salvadorian, and Vietnamese. After training and being accepted into the regiment, all of them took to the customs and habits of Highlanders. (I had a jump start on some of the traditions having been in a civilian pipe band before.)
On a separate note, most people in and around pipe bands usually omit saying the “bag” part... ie. piper, pipe band, drummer, pipe band drummer (when clarifying) or pipes & drums. When confusion might occur, qualifying with “Highland” helps. But when you are wearing a kilt and sporran, if “piper” isn’t clear in context, “bag” isn’t going to help:)
I agree with you on the "bag" piper comment blacksmith67 . As a Canadian I am used to hearing it as just a piper or pipe band but it seems to be the norm in the USA to say bagpiper .
Love every video you guys do!
Bushcrafter and camper here! Mine was heritage; DNA confirmed the stories and names in the family, then my last name is traced to the border county of Northumberland in England, which is the shepherd check. I started with a "Damn Near" utility kilt (no pockets for a more traditional look) for use in the acreage around my farm. I camp, hike, ATV in it and got myself used to the "feel." I just bought a USA Kilts in honor of the Taylor family farm and am ready to make it a part of daily wear. Thanks for all your work on an educated product!!!
I started out in traditional at age 59 when I discovered my Scottish heritage with Clan MacLean. I have worn my kilt out in public in the "only guy in a kilt" scenario with no problem. I could do utility kilts if I wanted to, I just haven't found a good reason to do it. Obviously it wouldn't be for the same reasons as with traditional, and I haven't found a good or compelling reason to do it, but I do know that I could because I have done so already with my traditional Clan kilt. To the guys who are just starting out, Just own it! Like Rocky Said "It's an emotional roadblock an inch high and the apprehension is all in your head. As Arnold would say; "Vat are you vaiting for, just do it, do it now, dere is nothing to it." You will kick yourself afterwards for making such a fuss. Sorry Rocky, Sky diving is just suicide without the commitment. (Or is that bungee jumping? Hmm.) Besides I'm to the age now where I don't put my ass above my head. Why jump out of a perfectly good airplane anyway? ;-)
I love my kilts, my first kilts were utilikilts, then i bought 8 yard tartan kilts from Edinburgh, my father born in leith scotland, my heritage in wearing my kilt as well, i try to wear them as much as i can, i wear them to the scottish games and gay pride events as well
I personally enjoy my kilt because no one else wears them I enjoy being an individual I even wear 2 studded belts with mine been wearing a kilt since 05
Truly enjoy your talks, thanks!
I agree you've got to step out and wear the kilt... But skydiving? I don't jump out of perfectly good airplanes, whether wearing a kilt or not.
I didnt have to "Climb a mental curb" I blew up the vault, being a McAllister its something I always wanted to do but didnt have the chance till I ran across your store. My first kilt? I bout it for a funeral in New Orleans for an awesome rebel who ran the radio waves, seemed fitting. Never looked back and cant wait to get back in the area to continue my kilt journey with yall. Cheers Guys.
I had been doing a lot of research on equipment from the past for hiking and bushcraft survival stuff. I found the great kilt and wouldn't stop talking about its usefulness. Finally my parents got me a great kilt and I tried it on. I had put it on horribly the first time but I absolutely loved it. My parents wouldn't let me wear it though out in public because they didn't want people to judge me. One day soon though.
I married a man with Scottish heritage (there was Mary MacGregor in his tree), so we bought MacGregor kilts and started wearing them - wore them for our wedding a few years later!
I started 15 years ago with a utilikilt, then when I retired I went traditional. I now prefer a kilt daily except when sailing. I have worn out three inexpensive kilts. I now have two USA KILTS and one FREEDOM KILT. Planning on my next USA KILT.
Forthe longest time I have been wanting to get a kilt for myself. Of I have not a trace of Scottish in my veins, it's just that I just want to wear one. My wife surprised me with a kilt as a gift and I was beyond happy.
Though it was funny when she ordering it the guy asked it I was discovering my heritage and she replied that I was black. The guy got a little quiet and ask why I would want a kilt. She told him that I always wanted one but could money was tight at the time. But now I have a classic navy blue and dark green tartan.
My start in the wonderful world of Kilts started with the Boy Scouts. There were a couple of McLarens in the history of the Scouting. One was involved in the begging of a program called Wood Badge and the other was at the very first experimental camp done by the founder Baden-Powell. I played the part of his adjutant to BP. His name was Major Kenneth McLaren who actually served with PB in the military. I made it a point to spread the word about BSA history by ordering a McLaren Kilt and started wearing it at various functions. The plan worked as folks would ask me what it was and why etc. My second kilt was a muted Red, White and Blue that had been selected by the pipe band I played with. It was to celebrate the USA Bicentennial in 1976. My third was a new kilt selected by the band to honour our Pipe Major. My son's wedding was done in kilts along with several attendees and the same with my daughters wedding. In fact I'm going to a wedding in a couple of weeks in my finest Prince Charlie kit.Yes I like kilts.
I'm a sept of Clan Scott. Wanted a kilt since forever. Found a cheap way to start with the USCG tartan. Now have an ancient green Scott kilt coming.
All the way from Brazil, I'd like to say that I've recently come across your channel, and I can't stop watching your content. I've been learning so much about the culture. I am a kilt wearer... fully aware that I'm a complete rookie and have got so much to learn. I occasionally put on my kilt of sorts. I really need a proper one, though. But in Brazil it's almost impossible to find anyone who could provide me with good-quality-properly-designed kilts without me having to break the bank. However, whenever I go out in my kilt, I get looks ranging from “WTF is that?!” to “Will you f*ing marry me?” hahaahah… Most of them lean towards a positive reaction. I absolutely love it! I want to further my knowledge on Kilt wearing and everything surrounding it and this channel is going to by my main source for sure. Great content. Ceud Taing! :D
My wearing of kilt just came naturally. There was nothing sort of inhibition of what people around me will say. I am comfortable in it in the same way I am comfortable in may own skin.
Good discussion. I love my Kilts. I'm an Elliot and have one in our family tartan, however, my favorite is my utilikilt in a MacLeod pattern simply because I like the colors. Thanks guys.
A bunch of my buddies are Hashers or Hash runners( They are kinda a cross between a trail runners and pub crawl or"drinkers with a running problem") and a whole bunch of them wear them. That is how I found out about the utility kilts and why I started looking seriously.Then I lost my Job and was tired of being depressed and closed off. So my friend took me to the local Irish culture fair. I always wanted a Tartan kilt(Family name is from Ulster) so I just said Screw it I am getting one! I bought one of those $100 packages. I also grew my hair super long and grew a beard as a rebellion. (I always had to have it short and clean shaved at work). But then I realized how pasty white my legs were/are. I am also pretty introverted but when I put my kilt one it's kinda like flipping a switch and I have more confidence. My new St.Patrick's day traditions is going to yoga in it, they always make us do headstands for some reason? But I really need to wear it more often the rest of the year.
My mother's family is Clan Lamont from Dunoon, Scotland. I wore my first kilt (Clan Lamont tartan) when I was maybe 8 years old. I am now in my early 70s and wear a kilt the majority of the time.
I joined the Scottish Rite and recently purchased the Universal Freemasonry Tartan. I wish I got it from your shop now that I’m watching you guys.
I ordered a green street kilt for attending at st Patrick’s day parade, and had such a fun experience the rest is history 😊
I'm 46, and started wearing nothing but Kilts about two months ago. I put trousers on one day a couple of weeks ago, and within thirty minutes, I headed back home and threw them in the garbage, and donned the Kilt. I wear it for cultural reasons, (Clans MacLaren and Gordon), I wear it for the comfort and practicality aspect, I wear it because I am a true Rebel Rouser, and I wear it because I can...let someone tell me I can't ;). Stay Golden and Keep on Keeping On!
First time was St. Paddy’s day several years ago. Now a tradition. Will be upgrading soon with USA.
Family/Heritage and Highland Games combined to get me into a Kilt. I had been reflecting on Family History and then heard of a Highland Games in my area. Bought a Casual Kilt (and 2 more for practice) for the Games and jumped in head first! Now I'm neck deep!?! Less than a year later, I own 3 casuals, one 8-yard, and a 5-yarder & 8-yarder on the way!?!
For the "wearing of the kilt," you mentioned "special occasions;" I often get, "Oh, nice kilt! What's the occasion?" I love responding, "It's Friday." They are fun!
Having an interest in history and patriotism of older cultures I have wanted to get and where a great kilt but it wasn’t until after working within a renascence fair that got the interest reignited. Complaining about the heat while at work I joked about wearing a kilt for better air flow. This sparked some of my coworkers to call my reserve into question and said I wouldn’t wear one. Thus I had to prove them wrong
It took me a fair bit of time (we're talkin' months here) before I decided to get a kilt. I wore it for the first time in public to church, and then I wore it on my birthday in December. (I've only owned a kilt since December.) I've also worn mine to a party at Applebees, clean-up after a theater performance, and to my grandparents christmas day.
My paternal Grandma told me that she had Scottish heritage but no firm facts. Her dad was a Bartholomew which is a Sept clan of MacFarlane. So that was the first tartan I bought before I started my true search. I started wearing my kilt to church festivals, Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost. Definitely got looks and a lot of compliments. I have gotten more at ease with wearing it but I haven't worn them on the daily when out and about.
Now, with some research, including DNA, I have 8% Scottish which was a surprise to me. My research has turned up many different clans, no MacFarlane. Found Angus, Douglas, Macdonald, and Stewart.
So I have a lot of kilts to buy. I will still wear the MacFarlane even though I don't have any ties to them.
❤❤❤ love a man in a kilt!
My first kilt I got this Christmas in 2020 for my birthday in October my wife got me a little thing in Scotland where I became a lord at a castle it helps rebuild a castle and restore the property so for Christmas she got me a utility kilt and that was my beginning and it took a little bit for me to put it on and feel comfortable in public in it but after the first stroll in public wearing underwear underneath after that yep bit more traditional and haven't looked back
I have been wearing my kilt everyday for the past year a half every day not minding the temperature in Connecticut. Only the best compliments
Welch, english,irish,scotish
Fond this channel the day before I'm ordering a Utili-kilt. My first kilt I got was for a Larp and I liked it so much I'd wear it to the beach. I want to get my clan tartan after that but back then kilts were harder to get with out paying a arm and a leg. Then I started seeing the utila-kilts when working Cons. After too many years I finally got the scratch to get one. I'm thinking of getting a Hybrid/traditional latter. The only that sucks is it's almost impossible to to find A Dundee tartan or even fabric pattern fabric that doesn't coast a arm and a leg. There are also some versions of the tartan that I find ugly as funk I didn't find one I like and will probably get a great kilt out of it still not cheap but it's wool. I've yet to see it in cotton.
I have zero Scottish heritage, I was born in England, but my Grandfather was a Powel, so as the Welsh adopted it too in the 90's, I started wearing Welsh kilts, then utility kilts, now whichever I want. I also live in Spain where it's about the most unusual thing you could ever wear, but I've never had problems from people, even Scots.
I’ve been thinking of starting to wear one at least to lodge for starters.
I want to get a kilt because of the highla games strong man and I love cultures I've always looked at kilts and associated it with strength Power plus the great kilts are very helpful for survival
I actually did similar as Eric, but opposite end of the country and different area: Hollywood CA. I see how many people doing 'weird' things out here, some very disturbing and some sad, but in a bigger city area, it's sort of easier to blend in even when you're the only one wearing a kilt, because usually there's something that'll happen later and they forget about it. I eventually just bought a kilt because I saw them at a concert, and while I had no money at the time, the seed was planted. Then I got a utilikilt, and planning to buy a traditional AND a great kilt as well down the line. Under a year and I still love wearing the kilt, and my girlfriend loves it too
this is the reason I will Kilt I am from the Royal Line Scotland in the second reason my direct ancestors Archibald Campbell
half of the Scottish clans hate you,i think.😄
We don’t. No one hates him, just some of the things his ancestors did, totally different. Plus it was a long time ago and nothing anyone can do now. Hate for no reason is the ugliest of all things.
I've wanted one since I was like 8 but our tartan wasn't very common and just really expensive since acrylic ones weren't a thing yet. When I got tickets to see Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly I ordered a cheap plain black one on ebay to wear to the show. Need to put a little aside to get my tartan.
I would love to see a Drop Kick Murphys and Flogging Molly again we could be kilt bros cause I'd sure be wearing mine.
Thank you for your videos I have hound them helpful. I have always known that there has been some Scottish in my family. During my family search and DNA testing I have found out that I am 54% Scottish and from Clan Cunningham. I am now looking into getting a kilt
I first bought a kilt for airsoft purely because i got fed up of regularly splitting my pants. Now im starting to switch to regularly wearing a kilt.
Blacksmiths do wear kilts as well. Usually utility kilts.
There is a sub culture in the Scouting movement that wears the MacLaren tartan. (In the US it is worn as a neckerchief for Wood Badge participants and part of the Wood Badge graduate neckerchief) This dates back to a connection to the MacLaren family in the early 1900's and a gift of Gilwell Park to the Scouting movement. The MacLaren tartan is not official Boy Scouts of America uniform but it is occasionally worn as a kilt by adult scouters.
Another group are Wood-badger’s from Boy Scouts of America. BSA accepts kilt with scout uniform. The MacLarin tartan is “Traditional” for the neck scarf, but most of us wear the tartan of our choice in the kilt.
I think my first venture into public will be to this restaurant here called Celtic Crossing. Seems like a good plan. Go and eat some good food, and chill.
In Sweden i would say the groups/ sub cultures you named but also dancers ( Highland or Country dancing).
LARPers are also a group, both playing ”Celt inspired” fictional peoples and actual Scottish or Irish characters ( I played a Scottish vampire named Duncan Montgomerie Gordon, dressed in Gordon Modern for about three years ). 🦇
Several chans have Nordic heritage , the whole gall gaidheil thing ( MacDonald, MacDougall, MacLeod,MacIver, MacAuley etc ) and clan Munro where known as ”the invincibles”, serving as officers in the Swedish military fighting for Gustavus Adolphus.
Several Swedish noble families have Scottish clan names ( Hamilton, Stuart, Seton,Campbell , Crawford etc ).
I’m not sure if they often wear tartan though.
At the top of my head i know at least five guys that wear (tartan) kilts now and again.
I’m propably the most notorious for it though and the most ”Scotophile”/ Scottish history obsessed.
How i started: The movie ”Highlander” probably started it.
I got really into Scotland and everything Gaelic. I started dancing in The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, began piping ( never beyond the practice chanter though ) and learning a little bit of Gaelic.
I never had to step over a threshold, i was so into it that nothing could have stopped me.
My first kilt was a borrowed Royal Stewart Ancient, box pleated.
I managed to do a ” Marilyn” on top of the Kungälv castle ( as we are speaking of Munro/ Monroe. 🤣 ).
As i travelled to Scotland i got my Gordon Modern and wore it from the early 90’s until now that i gained some weight ( i should probably get a Gordon Weathered, now that i’m .....weathered ).
I brought it with me when i lived in Co Cork , Ireland.
Now i wear the Heritage Of Scotland Tartan.
I have had my eyes on the Swedish Tartan, Swedish Reproduction Tartan, Gordon Weathered, Co Cork and even the Saffron for future investements.
If i get a Saffron i will probably wear it with sporran and sgian dubh. It just looks ”complete”.
Thanks for a great show ( i have been treating your videos like a tv show, binge watching ).