New Edinburgh Castle Kilts

[Scotus]

I don't know why they need them when Historic Scotland already has its own tartan that is standard across their sites.

Can we expect a Caerlaverock and a Stirling Castle tartan to follow?

I am not sure about the pockets either.

I agree with your general observations. Firstly, I don't really care for the dark gray tartan with the red stripe. Secondly, when Historic Scotland has such a nice looking tartan.... why the need for this one?? Finally, I really, really can't stand those 21st Century Kilts pockets.

There, I feel better.

[McClef]

I agree with your general observations. Firstly, I don't really care for the dark gray tartan with the red stripe. Secondly, when Historic Scotland has such a nice looking tartan.... why the need for this one?? Finally, I really, really can't stand those 21st Century Kilts pockets.

There, I feel better.

Well Howie will be upset

Seriously though, it's difficult enough to get many male Historic Scotland staff to wear a kilt as it is and I don't think the new ones will improve that, if anything the super trendiness might dissuade them. But although Edinburgh Castle is undoubtedly Historic Scotland's busiest and most popular property it is still part of the wider organisation. What wasn't absolutely clear in the article if if Historic Scotland staff just happened to be the models of a new concept rather than a planned re branding of Historic Scotland as a whole or just for Edinburgh Castle staff.