Did you know that the kilt as we know it today is not as traditional as you might think? The popularity of tartan was greatly increased by the royal visit of George IV to Edinburgh in 1822. George IV was the first reigning monarch to visit Scotland in 171 years. The festivities surrounding the event were originated by Sir Walter Scott who founded the Celtic Society of Edinburgh in 1820. Scott and Celtic Society members urged Scots to attend festivities "all plaided and plumed in their tartan array". One contemporary writer sarcastically described the pomp that surrounded the celebrations as "Sir Walter's Certified Pageantry".
However I think the modern kilt has come to have a true Scottish identity, its history might not be as old as some may hope but its our national dress fir aw that!
However I think the modern kilt has come to have a true Scottish identity, its history might not be as old as some may hope but its our national dress fir aw that!
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