New Glengarry

[davedove]

I just got my new glengarry hat yesterday from this site:

http://www.glengarryhats.com/index.php

I got the navy blue glengarry to coordinate with my future purchase of a navy Argyle jacket. The owner of the site, Ian, was very accomodating to change the red torrie for a black one (red just didn't coordinate with what I wanted:confused: ).



The hat was made in Pakistan, but it's a very good quality hat.

Now a question. What do you do with the two ribbons in the back? Do you tie them up, let them hang, or what? Right now, they are crossed and stitched together.

I don't know how often I'll wear this hat, but I do like it. Maybe I'll have to find reasons to wear it.

[acaig]

Let the ribbons hang loose is correct.

[Prester John]

Let it all hang out!

[Panache]

Dave,

Traditionally they hang loose in the back, the ribbons on Balmorals are always to be tied. I got a black glengarry with the red and white dicing and was surprised how much I've grown to like it. Don't forget to get a badge for it.
I use my Nevern brooch from the Celtic Croft:

http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/Celtic_...in_brooch.html

Cheers

[davedove]

Dave,

Traditionally they hang loose in the back, the ribbons on Balmorals are always to be tied. I got a black glengarry with the red and white dicing and was surprised how much I've grown to like it. Don't forget to get a badge for it.

But how long do you have to wear the hat to get used to the ribbons tickling your neck?

I've got a couple of different badges to wear on the hat, but I need some more for different kilts.

[pdcorlis]

... the ribbons on Balmorals are always to be tied...

I think I remember reading that Balmoral tails can be tied or loose. Tied for lowland Scots and loose for highland Scots. Am I out to lunch on this one?

Thanks.

[Cawdorian]

Thanks for the link to the site, the prices are very good. They have some very nice sporrans shown on their website at very reasonable prices.

Traditionally, the ribbons are tied on the Balmorals and left loose on the Glengarrys. Add a cap or clansman's badge and you will be ready to step out in style.

[cavscout]

Might want to check out Penny's of Thunder bay

[David Thornton]

Refresh my memory. which one is accepted civilian wear? I thougt I was told teh glengarry was for piperes and military.

Can't buy more kilts, may as well get some accessaries.

David

[bubba]

I think I remember reading that Balmoral tails can be tied or loose. Tied for lowland Scots and loose for highland Scots. Am I out to lunch on this one?

Thanks.

I recall reading the same thing awhile back