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The traditional answers to this question are "their socks and shoes" or "naught but what God gave 'em." And our extensive research reaffirms that most Scotsmen keep it simple under their kilts. The Straight Dope states that kilts don't require undergarments, though Wikipedia disagrees. It claims going commando under a kilt is a myth started by "part-time kilt wearers." Less adventuresome Scots wear tartan boxer shorts. The pleated, skirt-like garment so beloved by those of Scottish descent dates back to about the 16th
century. This was well before the invention of boxers or briefs, and men simply wore long shirts underneath their belted plaids for an extra layer around their privates. When the British military started forming highland regiments, it's believed that the kilted soldiers were required not to wear anything under their kilts. This led to the term "regimental." Revealing photos found on the Net show this military tradition lives on. However, kilted gents in Highland step dancing and athletic Highland games often do wear undergarments. Wouldn't want to offend someone when that tartan twirls.
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