Hello everyone


Last weekend I attended an event for an American 18th century colonial reenactor's group.
I, having no other historical garb other than my Jacobite gear, went to this event in my Belted plaide, ghillies, hose and weskit. I also walked around with my basket hilt and targe, just to keep up appearances :-)

I did get a little resistance to my garb from folks who were telling me that their group specifically reenacts personas who were on the American continent during that time period.

I responded saying that in the French and Indian war, up into the Revolution there were lots of Highland units that fought in the colonies, and that the Belted Plaide is somewhat rare, but not totally out of place.

I however have to agree with them that I am not currently doing a Highland redcoat persona, and that is a bit odd to have a '45 Jacobite walking around amongst a bunch of American colonials.


I think it's a bit funny to see these people's reaction to me. Only a couple people at this event knew who I was, and everyone else apparently thought I had gotten lost on my way to the Renn Faire :-)

Does anyone here know of documentation of the belted plaide being worn in the American colonies by anyone other than a Highland soldier?

My persona is that of a Scottish Blacksmith/Jack-of-all-trades.
I don't plan of wearing my belted plaide while I'm working at the forge, but to wear it in the evenings after things cool down when everyone sits down to eat, have a few drinks and socialize.

Do I have to be in a Scottish unit in order to make this work?

Thanks for any ideas and suggestions.

Iain