The kilt cannot be universally accepted

[Luke MacGillie]

Don't be afraid of attire conventions, they have been developed and fine tuned over the centuries for good reason, and the quiet, but firm words whispered in your ear of "its just not done old boy" is a "gentle" and discreet suggestion from a friend or helpful onlooker that perhaps one needs to seriously consider ones attire options. It is your choice to think and perhaps act on it. It would be wise too!

Many of the modern conventions deserve to have "Anymore" appended to that suggestion, In my humble opinion.

[Geoff Withnell]

There I was trying not to upset the Americans and all I did was upset Canada! Sorry Canada, sorry Bill. Indeed you being neighbours of America will understand the differences much better than I. I am sorry to say, I too find it rather trying, arrogant even, that Americans------some Americans---- appear to think that they are the only ones with freedom of choice.

We had a good day all round, lots of laughs, the weather was kind and for us who do not pretend to be a first rate grouse moor, quite a bit to shoot at. Now long bath, a wee dram or two, grouse for a family dinner, followed by cheese and a drop of port, just to round off they day.

Some of us realize how much of our freedom of choice we owe to you Brits. Thank you.

Sounds like a lovely day!

[Jack Daw]

Well, I can't wear the kilt in Saudi Arabia and I can't wear my burkini in the South of France. What else?!

[Jock Scot]

Many of the modern conventions deserve to have "Anymore" appended to that suggestion, In my humble opinion.

You may be right. I am afraid I know little about Modern Conventions to be able to comment. I was born many decades too early. I do know a bit about traditional conventions though, particularly in British terms and Scottish kilt terms.

[Luke MacGillie]

You may be right. I am afraid I know little about Modern Conventions to be able to comment. I was born many decades too early. I do know a bit about traditional conventions though, particularly in British terms and Scottish kilt terms.

Modern to me means anything after 1900

So say a sporran with a gilt cantle and elephant hide bag, the most expensive sporran known to man in say 1740, its not "Formal" enough to wear after 5pm, and to do so would get you looked down upon by some poly viscose, chrome plated modern with a skene brew in his socks.

Yes I said socks because they are knit, not cut from the cloth

My kilt culture is firmly rooted in the distant past, and think I was probably born out of time as well

[Jock Scot]

Modern is anything after 1900 eh? Crikey that makes me really modern, a mere ankle biter even! Perhaps my children might like to hear that a 1940 vintage is modern! Somehow I don't think that they would agree. Actually, as much as I would like to, I don't think I would either!

[Luke MacGillie]

It all went to pot when the 77th and 42nd turned in their swords and pistols because they didn't really know how to use them and those items were just extra weight to carry around.......

[Jock Scot]

Its those wretched quartermasters again, they cannot abide all those chaps dashing about the place with all that kit that they cannot use properly, you never know they might hurt someone. Best get it all back in the stores where it belongs and all will be well, as stores are, after all, for storing, not using!

[ThistleDown]

Luke and Jock -- at the risk of drifting even further off-topic, the armoury at Culzean is full of stuff one of the Earls bought mid-19C from your quartermaster at a bulk bargain price. The vast majority didn't see action before its obsolescence was noticed. The entire centre portion of this pic was case-labeled for a Highland regiment -- but then came Waterloo and they remained in the 'store' for almost a half-century, or so I am told.



Now back to the subject.

[Luke MacGillie]

Luke and Jock -- at the risk of drifting even further off-topic, the armoury at Culzean is full of stuff one of the Earls bought mid-19C from your quartermaster at a bulk bargain price. The vast majority didn't see action before its obsolescence was noticed. The entire centre portion of this pic was case-labeled for a Highland regiment -- but then came Waterloo and they remained in the 'store' for almost a half-century, or so I am told.



Now back to the subject.

I would have to say No, not a Highland Regiment. Those are Dragoon Pistols, and P1751 Grenadier Hangers, plus the ubiquitous bayonet for the Land Musket. But wow what a display!