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REPLY1850

Highland Kilts

By S.

I have waited a "reasonable time" to learn a little about *kilts* from your correspondents; but seeing that no one has yet entered the arena, I forward an additional glove to cast before any member of the Scottish societies luxuriating in London. It is from a work written by one of themselves, hight Dr. Macculloch, who, in his *Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland* (vol. i. p. 176.), gives a whole chapter on northern attire, which is well worth attention. To be sure, he is rather merciless on some of Sandy's present likings, showing them to be of no standing as to time; and he declares that…

Topics: Highland Kilts, Scottish Attire, Roman Influence, Historical Dress

Locations: London, Highlands, Western Isles of Scotland, Tyndrum