New Glengarry

[Prester John]

Let it all hang out!

[Panache]

Dave,

Traditionally they hang loose in the back, the ribbons on Balmorals are always to be tied. I got a black glengarry with the red and white dicing and was surprised how much I've grown to like it. Don't forget to get a badge for it.
I use my Nevern brooch from the Celtic Croft:

http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/Celtic_...in_brooch.html

Cheers

[davedove]

Dave,

Traditionally they hang loose in the back, the ribbons on Balmorals are always to be tied. I got a black glengarry with the red and white dicing and was surprised how much I've grown to like it. Don't forget to get a badge for it.

But how long do you have to wear the hat to get used to the ribbons tickling your neck?

I've got a couple of different badges to wear on the hat, but I need some more for different kilts.

[Cawdorian]

Thanks for the link to the site, the prices are very good. They have some very nice sporrans shown on their website at very reasonable prices.

Traditionally, the ribbons are tied on the Balmorals and left loose on the Glengarrys. Add a cap or clansman's badge and you will be ready to step out in style.

[cavscout]

Might want to check out Penny's of Thunder bay

[David Thornton]

Refresh my memory. which one is accepted civilian wear? I thougt I was told teh glengarry was for piperes and military.

Can't buy more kilts, may as well get some accessaries.

David

[davedove]

Refresh my memory. which one is accepted civilian wear? I thougt I was told teh glengarry was for piperes and military.

Can't buy more kilts, may as well get some accessaries.

David

Well, the glengarry certainly looks more military. That's one reason I got it, to go with my US Army kilt. But of course, most of the current kilt accessories were derived military styles.

I don't think there are any "rules" about the caps, just that the glengarry looks more like a uniform item. But then, the balmoral isn't too different from many of the current military berets.

[beloitpiper]

which one is accepted civilian wear? I thougt I was told teh glengarry was for piperes and military.

I only wear my Glengarry if I'm piping. Otherwise, Balmoral or no hat at all.

[pdcorlis]

... the ribbons on Balmorals are always to be tied...

I think I remember reading that Balmoral tails can be tied or loose. Tied for lowland Scots and loose for highland Scots. Am I out to lunch on this one?

Thanks.

[bubba]

I think I remember reading that Balmoral tails can be tied or loose. Tied for lowland Scots and loose for highland Scots. Am I out to lunch on this one?

Thanks.

I recall reading the same thing awhile back