We were asked: "Would it make sense to create a kilt with a fishtail back so you could wear it with braces (suspenders) instead of a belt? What are fishtail trews or trousers?" Um. No. But the lads do explain how a kilt fits on the body compared to how pants do and why that simple fact makes the idea of a fishtail kilt pretty pointless. Besides the fact that it would be rather odd. And Erik explains what fishtail trews (or fishtail trousers) are - where they came from and why we no longer wear t

Here’s a wee demonstration on how to wear the traditional Scottish Great Kilt, also known as the Belted plaid or Féileadh-mór. Thanks to James from @parkheadhouse for modelling the kilt so well! #andythehighlander #highlandertours #scotland #scottish #scottishhistory #outlander #kilt #meninkilts #scottishtour #scotlandtour #highlander #visitscotland #highlands #greatkilt #beltedplaid #lallybroch #midhopecastle | Andy the Highlander