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    Oldest Kilt

    I have just put a post on the thread of the number of kilts owned, about my special kilt.

    I found a Farquharson militarty kilt in Lamont's shop in Braemar a few years ago. It is a very large sett, which makes it stand out. I bought it and had it re-made to fit. It was used in the First World War, so it will be about 90 years old. I wear it only once or twice a year - usually just for the annual Clan Farquharson Gathering and the highland games in Ballater. My Clan Chief is the only other person I know who has a similar sett.

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    Quote Originally Posted by acaig View Post

    I found a Farquharson militarty kilt in Lamont's shop in Braemar a few years ago.
    A mili-tarty kilt eh, Alan? Well, I think you should be very mindful of where you wear it in that case!!!


    Alas, my oldest kilt is still a youngster. Tailored for me in 1973 by Alex Scott of Aberdeen - for over 20 years my only kilt, and still as good as new now!

    My silver dress sporran carries the 1921 hallmark, but that probably does not count for anything in this thread.

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    James

    A 120 year-old Fraser kilt, you lucky man!

    What tartan is it, btw?

    Cheers

    Bruce (Fraser)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stratherrick View Post
    James

    A 120 year-old Fraser kilt, you lucky man!

    What tartan is it, btw?

    Cheers

    Bruce (Fraser)
    The standard Red Fraser - I think it's 1424, or so close to it, that it doesn't count.

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