For over 300 years, Britain has influenced Scotland’s national identity. Scottish Highland dress, which consists of kilts and tartans has been appropriated, manipulated, and transformed by the British in order to forward political, commercial, and social objectives. Scotland’s national dress has contributed to a more cohesive identity within the United Kingdom. However, available research only examines specific instances of British influence on—and usage of—kilts and tartans. The purpose of this study was to identify and explore a sample of key figures and historical events that illustrate the use of Scottish Highland dress to forward British interests. The researchers triangulated databases and secondary literature along with extant objects and materials, with the aim of developing a more holistic understanding of appropriation, manipulation, and transformation. Findings indicate how the context and usage of Scottish Highland dress was transformed over time.

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束缚的纽带：英国对苏格兰高地服饰的使用

300 多年来，英国一直影响着苏格兰的民族认同。由苏格兰短裙和格子呢组成的苏格兰高地服饰被英国人挪用、操纵和改造，以实现政治、商业和社会目标。苏格兰的民族服饰有助于在英国内部形成更具凝聚力的身份认同。然而，现有的研究仅考察了英国对苏格兰短裙和格子呢的影响和使用的具体实例。这项研究的目的是确定和探索一些关键人物和历史事件的样本，这些样本说明了苏格兰高地服饰的使用来推动英国的利益。研究人员对数据库和二级文献以及现存的物体和材料进行了三角测量，目的是对挪用、操纵、和转型。调查结果表明苏格兰高地服饰的背景和用途如何随着时间的推移而发生变化。