It was indeed very hot. I was thankful I wasn't wearing trousers in that heat, although if I'd known I would've worn a thinner kilt. My teenaged son came with me,and he got very overheated. We visited the tent for his (i.e. my wife's) clan, and I think he may be developing an interest in getting a kilt.

I don't seem to recall seeing anyone in a pith helmet. I think I would have noticed that. Mind you, in that heat I would say that would be a good choice of headgear. Either that or a kepi! We were there from 1pm until late afternoon, but we left before the end. We just couldn't take the heat any longer.

I was wearing my Irish National kilt (not the only one there in one of those, of course) with a green shirt in a similar shade. I have a beard, which is another identifier apart from the green shirt. Although I also have long hair it was in a braid, so not perhaps as obvious. I am sure I kept cooler with my hair braided, but OTOH if I had worn my hair loose I wouldn't have sunburn on the back of my neck!

I got a new chain belt for my sporran. Just a cheap one. They also had fancy $60 chain belts, but I just wanted a replacement because my original one broke.