22nd Annual Texas Scottish Festival

[Morris at Heathfield]

The Frugal Corner had a tent set up.



Now that I've had a chance to see the acrylikilts up close, I'm somewhat more open to the idea.



But what's with the royal blue Campbell of Argyll? (Heck, what's with the Campbell of Argyll? There are only FOUR—oops, now I'm turning into the tartan police. )

[Morris at Heathfield]

Hmm.... Could use more tartan, in my opinion.



I was sorely tempted to try these on, but I didn't think I could afford to buy one if it fit. Besides, I'd be better off getting a Black Watch kilt first.



What's wrong with this Black Watch?



An authentic Scottish Highland kilt for only $115? Too bad it's not my tartan.



Utilikilts had a booth on the Craft Mezzanine.

[Morris at Heathfield]

"Who wants me to teach their wee bairns how to be ruthless killers?"



No shortage of volunteers.

[Morris at Heathfield]

Banner, sporrans, and hose. I believe this is the first time I've ever heard of these guys. Do you pronounce it "kentre"?



Did your Gold Brothers acrylikilt come with basting stitches in the pleats? I thought not. Two-strap fans will note the arrangement on this CCC kilt.



Roxburgh Red covering this table. Stuart of Bute on the table further back. Not sure what tartan the guy in the kilt is wearing.



Swatch books. The one in the middle is in the Angus tartan. But what about the one in the upper right? It looked green and red to me, but if not, I suppose it could be the Brown Watch.



It's not every day you discover a new Nicolson tartan.



Dance tartan samples.

[Morris at Heathfield]

Geoffrey (Tailor)'s booth.



"Designed in Scotland" does not mean made in Scotland.

[Morris at Heathfield]

Buchanan tossing the weight near the Frugal Corner tent.



Weight for distance on the north field.



Bad composition, but at least the weight is airborne in this photo.



The most well-known Highland event.



The competitors.

[Morris at Heathfield]

Between dances.



One of the last teams to compete. The girl in the black won quite a few medals, but the one in the middle won the trophy.



Dress Blue Buchanan (one of at least three who competed) wins a medal.



One final dance-off.



Buchanan wins the trophy for her age group.



The trophy winners for all four age groups.