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... When you're not scottish!
ok, deal is: I'm going to scotlands for newyears for a very formal affair and i rented some highland evening wear, which is rather slimming by the way. now, given that i am not scottish, would this be seen as offensive in any way? or is it acceptable?

it depends on what you wear under the kilt?

and THAT depends on how cold it is, and how much i hav to drink

thats why you'll never be a true scotsman!..i got married in February..there was about 6 inches of snow and there was no heating in the castle...still wore a kilt like it should be worn!

underware should only be worn on queen's parade and gymnastic displays and only then when ladies are to be present. carry on up the kyber.

iv'e worn many a kilt on hogmaney, always get that word wrong, parties and have never had someone complain after all its a formal and your showing respect.

iv'e worn many a kilt

Another advantage of course for walkabout and table hopping is that if you wear a kilt you can stuff your sporran full of magic...

If you're table hopping in a kilt then just make sure that you get the right version of cups and balls

My understanding is that if you are not a Scot, you should wear Blackwatch tartan; as this is the only one authorised to be worn by foreigners.

Don't worry though, We're aw Jock Tamson's bairns. So wear
what you like.

I can't believe you can't find a distant Scots relation. Have you ever eaten in McDonalds?

I thought that the Black Watch tartan was a military / regimental tartan and should therefore only be worn by those who served in the regiment?

pdjamez wrote:My understanding is that if you are not a Scot, you should wear Blackwatch tartan; as this is the only one authorised to be worn by foreigners.

Don't worry though, We're aw Jock Tamson's bairns. So wear
what you like.

I can't believe you can't find a distant Scots relation. Have you ever eaten in McDonalds?

My family and the McDonald family share the same Tartan

Thought I would just say

My family and the McDonald family share the same Tartan

McDonald's tartan, I'm lovin' it

"Bah bah bah bah baaaaah, I'm lovin' it"

I always wondered why my family sounded like sheep

Okay, I'm sorry for that baaaad joke

dat8962 wrote:I thought that the Black Watch tartan was a military / regimental tartan and should therefore only be worn by those who served in the regiment?

Blackwatch is one of 4 Universal tartans which can be worn by those without a Scottish heritage (who that would be I cannot guess).

The full list is:

1. The Blackwatch
2. The Hunting Stewart
3. The Caledonia
4. The Jacobite

Larry, if your hire dress isnt one of these, then don't worry. The rules and guidelines on tartans are colloquial, so you can infact wear what ever you want. We don't check your tartan at the border along with your passport.

Border Police wrote:Goodevening sir, and what tartan do you think you have there..

On the subject of it being acceptable, your original question, of course it is. Feel free to come to our country, enjoy our hospitality and contribute to our economy. On your return to Hull (or Wakefield) feel free to tell all your friends what a great time you had so they can come up and contribute to our economy too.

Hope you have a great time whatever you decide to wear.
If anyone complains about the tartan your wearing, tell them to take it up with the clan chief.

ace of kev wrote:"Bah bah bah bah baaaaah, I'm lovin' it"

I always wondered why my family sounded like sheep :D

Okay, I'm sorry for that baaaad joke :P

:D Its what I am, and what I drink

Talking about telling everyone how great it was, I would recommened watching the Billy Connoley DVD "Billy and Albert". He talks about hearing people saying, "I went to Scotland and it was raining...."