The kilt was an English invention

[usedbustickets]

quote:Originally posted by philrose

quote:Originally posted by usedbustickets

Continuing on this general theme, the Irish, I believe, invented the bagpipes!

Nah! much older, they originate from the Middle East probably brought into Europe by the Greeks or Romans....

Well OK then, apart from the bagpipes and Hadrian's Wall what have the Romans ever done for the Scots?

[Highlander]

quote:Originally posted by Jacqui Harvey

However, next year at my Son's Wedding my husband, at last, has agreed to wear a kilt, as my son and his friends will be doing so... I cannot wait.

Jacqui - you are of course correct that anyone can look good in a kilt. That's Tashin, who worked at Letoon and although he denied wanting to, loved trying the kilt..

I couple of suggestions if I may. Firstly, have your husband, son and guests avoid the full rig out - even in September it will be uncomfortable to wear in the heat. I would suggest lightweight kilts for the same reason and also the full rig out will be quite a weight. And secondly, take a taxi home. When I wore the kilt to a wedding in Calis it took me ages to get home because lots of restaurant and bar staff wanted to try it on.

[Colwyn]

quote:Originally posted by Highlander

When I wore the kilt to a wedding in Calis it took me ages to get home because lots of restaurant and bar staff wanted to try it on.

Well, you know what these Turkish waiters are like; try it on with anything in a skirt.

[Highlander]

:D:D

[Jacqui Harvey]

Thanks H, They are not wearing the full outfit and are looking at getting lightweight kilts.
I have to agree that a man in a kilt does look really good.
Just in case the guys don't want to go commando I suggested the following, but they don't seem keen.
Not for children or those easily offended... but quite funny.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MENS-TARTAN-KILT-POUCH-ST-ANDREWS-DAY-BURNS-NIGHT-/180736554397?pt=UK_Men_s_Underwear&hash=item2a14bcf59d

 

[Highlander]

Why does the location of Kent not surprise me:(

[Highlander]

Self indulgent - yes, I'm afraid so but here's me and my mate. Oh and the present Mrs H

[Jacqui Harvey]

quote:Originally posted by Highlander

Why does the location of Kent not surprise me:(

H, It's a sad fact that everything traditional from Scotland, is not always made in Scotland. I have a friend who makes lovely tartan dresses, wraps, evening bags.  She makes to order and her products are all pure silk tartan.  She has a large swatch book to look through to choose a  tartan.  She has made for some famous Scots including a Scottish Singer who wore one of her outfits to sing at the Carnegie Hall. I got her to make a Mackay tartan wrap for me last Burn's night which was very much admired.  The sad fact here is, all the tartan silk material is ordered directly from China.  My friend cannot find a Scottish stockist for these silk tartans.

[Highlander]

Jacqui - I am delighted that the garment illustrated in your link is not made in Scotland.

[Jacqui Harvey]

Me too!!