kilt

The markets already are calling the potential Scottish bonds “kilts,” a play on the word used for British bonds, named “gilts” after the gilded borders on old bond certificates.

The Scottish bonds have been nicknamed "kilts" – a play on the word gilt, which refers to bonds issued by the UK government.

A kilt might not be the first thing on your list when you're a TV superstar packing for an autumnal holiday in Scotland.

There was a celebrated Royal opening in 2004 where I remember one hard-nosed journalist marvelling at what had been achieved by this "dapper wee man in a kilt".

With tourists comes tourist shops, and BBC Scotland News walked the length of the Royal Mile to count up a total of 72 stores, selling everything from kilts to Highland cow fridge magnets.