Scotland Kilts

Posted by Ayesha Qasim on October 16th, 2019

When it comes to kilts for those on the outside looking in, at first glance, they may simply think that they are only skirts. But just as the kilt is not a skirt, there are other myths surrounding it that many people who do not personally wear them may believe, and many truths that they may not know. Check out these quick facts on Scotland Kilts to fine-tune your knowledge before your next trip to Scotland or to your first Highlands Games event.

While the movie Braveheart may have led you to believe that kilts have been around since the 13th century, that is simply not true. The film got it wrong and made people think they had been around for longer than they were. In fact, the first kilt was worn in the 16th century, meaning that they are still a fairly new cultural item.

If you want something high quality, you have to be willing to pay for it. Companies might offer kilts for under 100 dollars, but those are not actual kilts and won’t be well made. A good kilt is made out of pure wool, which of itself is expensive. Not to mention that there are other accessories like kilt hose, sporrans, kilt flags, kilt jackets and so much more. That can really run up the price, but if you want a good kilt, it is going to be worth it.