Clan Chiefs at the Gathering

[Redshank]

Many of us in Scotland would regard this sort of display as rather theatrical and unnecessarily so, and cheapens the whole event.

And there are those that think it highly patriotic,
and there are those that think it's over the top,
and those that think "lets move on forget the past"

Jock, don't forget that there are other Scotmen in Scotland, and that your opinions are not necessarily those of the majority, if it where not for the likes of these clansmen, many if not all of Scotlands historic events would be forgotten.

[Jock Scot]

And there are those that think it highly patriotic,
and there are those that think it's over the top,
and those that think "lets move on forget the past"

Jock, don't forget that there are other Scotmen in Scotland, and that your opinions are not necessarily those of the majority, if it where not for the likes of these clansmen, many if not all of Scotlands historic events would be forgotten.

..... and there are those that think;" lets move on, whilst remembering the past". With the greatest of respect Chris I don't think that we disagree by much. Our history should not be forgotten and I respect those that take the time to stand to and get out there in all weathers. What I and others feel uncomfortable about is the pantomime that seems to go with these events. Take the chap in the above picture with his Jacobite bonnet, his sword, his shoes, his tartan, none of which is period dress for the occasion they are celebrating. In fact, his attire has no relevance to the occassion at all! I think because of this sort of thing, there is a large "cringe factor" that does Scotland no favours whatsoever. Fine, turnout in the kilt and "modern" day attire, it is our national dress after all,but please please do not turn our history into inaccurate cheap theatre!

[Stratherrick]

Redshank & Jock

I think you're both right and my place is somewhere in between. At the risk of bringing politics onto the board, I'd say keep your politics away from here as I know, having been censured in the past, that it's a tricky line to tread when bringing kilting matters into the fray.

My kilt wearing is a political statement on my part. How far I am up various political roads is for the streets and not these boards.

Two good posts, though, chaps!

Slainte

Bruce

[Redshank]

..... and there are those that think;" lets move on, whilst remembering the past". With the greatest of respect Chris I don't think that we disagree by much. !

Cannot disagree with you there Jock,