A Multitude of Photographical Examples of How I approach Traditional Highland Dress

**creagdhubh** · 29th March 10, 07:00 PM

Here are the final photographs. Thank you all for viewing! Slainte mhath!

Me at my parent's house wearing the Macpherson hunting ancient kilt, charcoal grey hose, black Mackie Balmoral with red toorie, L&M, 3 tassel leather sporran with silver studs on the flap portion, and a plain white shirt and black wool tie. Simple, yet quite smart in my opinion. Photo taken in 2007.

Me dancing the fling at a Burns' Night celebration-note the choice of pleating on my kilt, to the stripe.

Front view of me dancing. I was tired at this point-my head should be looking to my left!!! I know better!!! I tightened my sporran strap prior to dancing-sometimes I'll push to the left side of my hip, or remove it completely.

Another view of my attire with a portion of my heid cut off! LOL.

My lovely wife and I, the night I proposed to her.

A variety of cromach's and walking sticks at my great-uncle's (Lloyd Macpherson) home in Blackford, Scotland (Edinburgh).

Macpherson cousin, Bill Lee-Smith and I at a Clan Macpherson Association annual general meeting in California.

**thescot** · 29th March 10, 07:03 PM

The only advice i could possibly offer--and you didn't ask for any, but, well, you know me

:--is to find a burn for that bonnet and "jock" it real well.

Anyone emmulating your dress would look fine in anyone's book.

**creagdhubh** · 29th March 10, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by thescot

The only advice i could possibly offer--and you didn't ask for any, but, well, you know me :P--is to find a burn for that bonnet and "jock" real well.

Anyone emmulating your dress would look fine in anyone's book.

Yes, you are quite correct with regards to my bonnets. I need to follow Jock's advice and get them broken in! Thank you!

**BoldHighlander** · 29th March 10, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

My lovely wife and I the night I proposed to her.

Lovely indeed! Your a lucky man, Kyle (& I'm sure you don't need me telling you that )

**creagdhubh** · 29th March 10, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Lovely indeed! Your a lucky man, Kyle (& I'm sure you don't need me telling you that )

Thank you! Quite right mate, quite right.

**NewEnglander** · 30th March 10, 06:12 AM

I didn't realize there was an ancient version of the hunting tartan. I assume the one I wear (from USAK) is the "modern" if not otherwise labeled?

**creagdhubh** · 30th March 10, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by NewEnglander

I didn't realize there was an ancient version of the hunting tartan. I assume the one I wear (from USAK) is the "modern" if not otherwise labeled?

Yes, there is cousin. It's only made by Lochcarron and only comes in the 16 ounce weight. (strome by Lochcarron). Yours would be the modern variation. I also have the modern hunting colors in the 16 ounce weight as well.

**guitarmatt** · 30th March 10, 06:46 AM

I love all the photos. If I could ask, about how long did it take you to put together your wardrobe? And at what pace did you acquire it/are adding to it now?