A kilt is an important part of the Scottish national dress

Why do Scottish men want to wear skirts?   Alice Yang, Beijing

The men in the picture are wearing Scottish national dress. But men wearing skirts? Surely that can’t be right!

That’s what Alice Yang from Beijing thought when she asked us this week’s Ask About Britain question – why do Scottish men want to wear skirts?

Listen to Jo’s report to find out the origin of this tradition and why Scottish men actually wear them. And more importantly, is it really a skirt? Afterwards challenge yourself to a mini quiz.

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