Outlander Wardrobe and language

[Nathan]

A lot of the audience is complaining that they can't understand it NOW with the accent you are hearing.

First, thanks so much for participating in this discussion! This information age is truly amazing.
Next, I want to mention that I'm really enjoying the show.

I'm not surprised that people are having some trouble understanding. A Highland accent is much easier to understand than a Lowland accent with Scots vocabulary mixed in. A trip to speak to old people in the Hebrides would illustrate my point. I was also surprised that there were no subtitles on the Gaelic.

Regarding cloth, Peter MacDonald, @figheadair who asked you about the tartan colours and weaving techniques is a leading scholar on the subject of textiles of the period. Perhaps you've stumbled upon a valuable resource.

My understanding is that bonnets would be blue and felted as was the fashion of the period.

I'm aware it's not a documentary and I understand about the need to use sewing machines etc... but if a more accurate garment could be produced in the same time at the same cost, why not do so?

I'll read your blog with interest.