Kilts

[D.W.Livingston]

I know there has been discussions on the origins of the Livingston Tartan but I was wondering in general when did Kilts start to be worn in the Highlands? I saw the article at http://www.majestictech.com/The-celtic- ... story.html and it mentioned that uniformity started around the 1600's but nothing about the ancient wrap around kilts that you can see at Renaissance festivals, etc. I also saw: http://www.albanach.org/kilt.html with "

[Canadian Livingstone]

Hi David, I entirely agree with your comments about the kilts in the movie "Braveheart", but I am not so sure about the notion that clansman did not wear kilts or some form of plaid kilt prior to the 1500's or 1600's. I am not an expert, but there are some researchers who believe that there is evidence to support the

[Bachuil]

A good point Donald, as you can see from http://www.clanmclea.co.uk/gallery.asp?ID=14 Leac a Ghuirm Mhoir. the gravestone of this doughty champion, is still to be seen in the Churchyard. Its design is considered to belong to the middle ages. Originally the carving was in high relief, but it is now greatly weathered, defaced and in parts obliterated. On the upper half of the stone is the figure of a man in a kilt, which is not unlike the modern dress. In his hand is a long staff. Along the side of the stone it is possible to trace trellised foliage which ascends, intertwining at the top, where it bursts into blossom and drops gracefully over the head of the man. On the lower half of the stone there are faint traces of design which must have portrayed hunting scenes with hunters, dogs and deer.