Fat guy in a little jacket!

[Chas]

Does this go for pipers as well? I know this has been discussed ad nauseum on the boards.. But for a piper playing wedding/funeral, wouldn't a PC be the jacket of choice? What about a civic event (such as at the town hall)?

Personal opinion only:

When a piper is 'working' solo (not in a band uniform), I like to see them looking their best. To my mind they are representing each and every piper in space and time. The piper on the castle ramparts at dusk; the piper on the D-Day beaches; the piper at the memorial service; the piper, piping in the haggis at a local Burns night, they are all encapsulated in the one man playing here today in front of us. As the ambassador of all pipers, everywhere, they should look the best dressed kiltie present. A heavy burden I know, but that is the way I see it. I often close my eyes when I hear piping so as not to be distracted.

End of personal statement.

Regards

Chas