Pipe Band dress predictions for the next decade

**McMurdo** · 18th January 20, 07:08 AM

Interesting predictions given the popularity of Outlander I could see this happening, I do wonder though why there was no change after the popularity of Braveheart.

**Highland Logan** · 18th January 20, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Interesting predictions given the popularity of Outlander I could see this happening, I do wonder though why there was no change after the popularity of Braveheart.

LOL

With Braveheart, it would have meant the wearing of bad imitation kilts and rags.

I know you're referring to colour, but I couldn't help myself.

Frank

**OC Richard** · 20th January 20, 01:25 PM

I think a TV series often has a greater cultural impact than a single one-off film.

A series is more persistent, being viewed weekly for however many seasons the show lasts.

At a Highland Games last year there was an Outlander booth amongst the Clan booths!

As popular as Star Wars has been, it seems to me that its popularity is exponentially growing due to The Mandalorian.

Outlander might be part result, part motivator. I've seen Highland Dress move in a earth-toned tweedy direction for years now. Who would have imagined brown tweed Prince Charlies 20 years ago? Now they're widely available.

Like many (all?) trends in Pipe Band dress it kicked off with Solo Piping outfits.

**OC Richard** · 19th March 20, 01:15 PM

Sorry to revive this thread but here's a pipe band competing in 2019 wearing the sort of outfit I'm predicting more and more bands will go towards

-weathered tartan
-brown sporrans
-brown tweed waistcoats
-muted hose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjCGbkj_W-g

Besides a great-looking band, there's fantastic music too!

And a motorway conveniently nearby

No shortage of dunnies either.

**Father Bill** · 19th March 20, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

No shortage of dunnies either.

Basements???

**OC Richard** · 19th March 20, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

Basements???

"What is a round-house?" asked Steven.

"Well it is not really a round-house, more like a little row-port. But it serves."

"For what?"

"I hardly know how to explain it, sir" said Mowett, blushing. "A necessary-house."

"A jakes? A privy?"

"Just so, sir."

**Father Bill** · 19th March 20, 01:46 PM

Thanks Richard.

In my Scots-English dictionary it refers to the basement of a tennament house and the suggestion is that it comes from the word "dungeon". Not seeing any dungeons in the video, I had to ask.

While I've got you on the line, Richard, I need to tell you how much and how often I appreciate your informed, informative, helpful, and insightful contributions. You're one of my favourite contributors. Thanks. You know your stuff, and ours too!