Of the "other" pieces of "typical" Scottish garb, the sporran and the dirk are period. The kilt pin is a modern creation for those that are modest and don't want the edge of their kilt to flap up in a good breeze. The tartan hose is also period (as seen in woodcuts), again with the warning that there were no tartans associated with any clan in the early days. The flashes, pieces of nylon attached to an elastic band, is a concession to when the hose had no internal elastic or ribbing and the hose had to be tied off. The suit jackets and vests are wholly modern, patterned after military designs. As for the footwear, when the Scots weren't barefoot they wore simple leather slippers akin to moccasins which went no higher than the ankle; the ghille-broughs of today are far too stylish for the common Scot.

The sporran of today is not really functional as a pouch from which it evolved from. It was not worn in front as the sporran is today, but attached to a belt and hung from the right side or back. In the early years the sporran probably carried food, for coinage was rare and barter was the rule. As the Scots grew richer the sporran would hold coins as well. When gunpowder and guns became common, no doubt the sporran was used to hold gunpowder and shot. The sporran was a functional article of clothing. The modern sporran can hold little more than keys and some loose money. Sometimes the sporran will be holding a small round flask that was designed to fit snugly within, whereby one can have a beverage of choice. The most common modern use of the sporran is to hold the front of the kilt down when sitting. There is a "rule" that states that a fur lined sporran is to be worn at night, for it is a more "formal" setting. The Scot in period was fortunate to have a sporran and he wore it whenever, not worrying if he was in fashion or not.

The dirk, a long knife roughly 18" in length, was used by the Scots in battle as a back up weapon in case if they lost their sword or axe. The sgian dubh (skeen do) or the stocking knife was introduced after 1746. The Scots could not bear weapons and had to turn them in to the government forces, but they were allowed to keep small knives that did not exceed a certain length; thus the sgian dubh was born, a small weapon to be carried in the top of the hose. It was a little touch of legal rebellion in times when rebellion was met with hanging.

I need to research these flasks better and find some REAL good ones to post!