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03-03-2010, 09:56 AM
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The correct name for the tie is "the Household Division" commonly known a "the Guards tie".
Oh I don't think we give too much thought about matching our ties to anything. I don't anyway!
I don't notice what, if any, flashes are worn and I have no idea which is most common. At a guess, those double type things on elastic are possibly the most common.
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03-03-2010, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by billmcc  Redshank,
What does he consider a "proper sporran"? | a plain and simple pouch sporran in a very similar design to this 
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A hearty thank you to DavidlPope, Redshanks, Jock, Matt Newsome and everyone else for the wonderful discussion. This has got to be one of the best threads ever! I threw out today's entire schedule to keep reading! Cheers!
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03-03-2010, 11:31 AM
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03-03-2010, 11:56 AM
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I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread also. It has been a very enjoyable and informative read.
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03-03-2010, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by OC Richard perhaps in addition to Redshank's categories is the kilt becoming more and more common amongst supporters of Scotland's football and rugby teams... part of #4 I suppose. | In May 2003, I saw the Glasgow Celtics packing the airport waiting to fly to Spain, filling the terminal with their chants and fight song while wearing their green-and-white-striped jerseys and wedding kilts.
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03-03-2010, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR It was very common in the west Highlands and the Isles for men to strip naked when engaged in their labours... | In this respect, Jock has failed as a traditionalist.
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03-03-2010, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Redshank Whilst we all appreciate and respect the origins and vagaries of wearing the kilt in the dim and distant past, the actual question posed at the beginning of this thread was
"Would you be willing to put together an article, or series of articles (to be posted here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/k...157/index.html ) which describe, in detail, different aspects of highland dress as you have observed it/ currently observe it in the Highlands?
For example, what does "a kilt" mean to you- what weight, style, fabric choice, tartan used, etc. What styles of sporrans are appropriate for which events? What about pictures that demonstrate your descriptions? In summation, what does Scottish highland dress REALLY look like worn in Scotland?"
Now to my un-educated mind, I deem the above to be what is and what isn't in our current age...... am I right or wrong ?
if I am right lets get back on track
Next question ? | Yes, exactly. The side issue of Lansdell's paintings has in my opionion, however, contributed hugely to the attitude we have towards the kilt in Scotland today just as they themselves have contributed to the myth of Highland life then and now. Jock's story of the two old crofters and their anger-to-tears time with paintings such as these paints us a very vivid picture, I think.
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03-03-2010, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jack Daw In this respect, Jock has failed as a traditionalist. | There was a time long, long ago--------------------when-----------perhaps we had better not go there!  |
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Originally Posted by Jock Scot There was a time long, long ago--------------------when-----------perhaps we had better not go there! | No, no, by all means, continue for the sake of cultural enlightenment! 
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