This makes sense and is in no way divisive as some would seem to put it. Additionally, it is descriptive for newer members who want to focus on one aspect or another--whether they're interested in...

Stronger how? By disenfranchising the people who are the most historically invested in Highland Attire? Heavens above! If you are so worried about how "welcomed" new people feel, give the big bad...

I've always thought there was a little bit of over-moderation here, before the transfer(s?) of ownership, etc. (And I'm friends with some both past and present moderators mind you.) I think where...

I've heard someone say they wished it had Green, Gold, and Purple for Mardi Gras! EEEEeeew!

I only would have added an itty bitty bit of red.

It's a custom weave from Strathmore actually. Our local St. Andrew Society (Baton Rouge) commissioned a bolt some years back and haven't sold it all off yet. It's also nice because they've not...

It was, even though there were only two others. :-) I wore it also lastnight to the Londoner Pub for a Celtic music session. The host stared at me agape for a few seconds before offering to seat...

It's Highland Broadsword, so it's a hit... or a "whack"...

My patience has finally been rewarded! Yesterday, after the last day of school for students, I had a package waiting in my apartment complex office. So I get it inside and open it up, and... black...

We really want to revive the games the we lost in Jackson, LA--except that we think having them in or very near Baton Rouge would make them more viable than an hour and a half out of town. While the...

Our Caledonian Society uses "native born", "ancestry", "marriage", or "interest"--which used to be "adoption". But we changed that recently.
A number of very good pipers we have aren't Scottish at...

One of our aims is to revive Games in our region. But for that we need more people who are "doers" rather than "observers".
Since our Board governs and takes care of all the business of the...

See, one thing I'm noticing is the monthly meetings. We don't do those, and haven't since the 70's or 80's. We have a cultural study group which meets monthly and breaks for the summer. All our...

For those of you involved in Caledonian, St. Andrew, Scottish societies or something similar... How active are you in the organization? What kinds of activities and sub-groups does the group...

Never even thought to ask the question! But I've found the answer very interesting.

They're my favorite too. My wife bought me a pair of brick red for Christmas. I usually wait to ask for them around gift giving seasons (birthday/Christmas) because they are a bit pricey. But they...

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I will be attending Erik. I hope some folks are willing to travel down here for it. We will be flying in Christopher Thompson, the President of the Cateran...

:) Oh Jock, come on--you don't see why we take exception to it? I prefer not to be compared to a little school girl when I'm in my kilt. Typically in Western culture, comparing men to women is...

Ahh yes, everyone is entitled to their opinions, I just find the tact of said opinions... lacking and the intent disagreeable. I'm entitled to that as well.

I really don't buy into the line that...

My preference is for the 4-yard box pleat. Not all of that has to do with living in Louisiana, but I suspect that the hot weather aids my preference.
I personally think that Matt's kilts look...

I think that this is not violating the spirit of the rules. I would think that the rule is there to prevent people soliciting funds for whatever personal matters they may be attending to. This is a...

Those of you on the topic of programs--THANK YOU for that reminder. At games I've attended, I could sometimes get a schedule--they didn't necessarily come with the ticket though. "Programs" were...

Thanks everybody! Keep them coming! I'm agreeing personally with a lot of what I'm reading. I fear that I'm in for a struggle keeping out the nonsense that creeps into our Games.

They'd better be there! Perhaps I'll see you there!
I've always just gone with my dad who's been going since my mom was pregnant with me. So I've never thought to try and look up the directions...

Thank you for your input! Thus far, I'm not sure how long I will continue to collect--probably at least a week to get more people in. After I compile all of my data, I will surely post it.

Your assisted is requested!
A member of our Highland Games & Celtic Festival "Steering Committee" dismissed some of my anecdotal accounts of what people want to see at Highland Games and Celtic...