Clan Chiefs at the Gathering

[kscaddo]

Here's a link to video interviews with quite a few of the chiefs at the Gathering. Enjoy.
http://scotland.stv.tv/the-gathering/clan-chiefs/

[kscaddo]

I wear a Jacobite cockade in my bonnet, and have often wondered how would folks regard it when I next go across the pond. Well I just noticed that MacTavish is sporting one. Although he is from Canada. Any thoughts.
Regards,
Ken

[BoldHighlander]

I wear a Jacobite cockade in my bonnet, and have often wondered how would folks regard it when I next go across the pond. Well I just noticed that MacTavish is sporting one. Although he is from Canada. Any thoughts.
Regards,
Ken

I don't know, but in the Wallace Day photo thread you can clearly see a gentleman in this photo (left, holding banner) sporting one on his bonnet:

[Jock Scot]

I don't know, but in the Wallace Day photo thread you can clearly see a gentleman in this photo (left, holding banner) sporting one on his bonnet:

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

[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!

[Jock Scot]

I wear a Jacobite cockade in my bonnet, and have often wondered how would folks regard it when I next go across the pond. Well I just noticed that MacTavish is sporting one. Although he is from Canada. Any thoughts.
Regards,
Ken

I think most of us when we see the Jacobite cockade, which is rare, we think, "oh where are they filming today", or, "there goes another tourist". I think you need to understand two things, firstly, a bonnet is not often worn by the locals and secondly the Jacobite cause is not necessarily a universally liked cause in Scotland and certainly in the highlands, surprisingly perhaps to some, it is not a cause that is ever mentioned.In fact, I would go as far to say, that many make a point of not talking about it.

[Redshank]

I think most of us when we see the Jacobite cockade, which is rare, we think, "oh where are they filming today", or, "there goes another tourist". I think you need to understand two things, firstly, a bonnet is not often worn by the locals and secondly the Jacobite cause is not necessarily a universally liked cause in Scotland and certainly in the highlands, surprisingly perhaps to some, it is not a cause that is ever mentioned.In fact, I would go as far to say, that many make a point of not talking about it.

BUT, there are still a few Loyal Men

http://nafirdileas.org/

[Jock Scot]

BUT, there are still a few Loyal Men

http://nafirdileas.org/

That, I suppose, depends on where one's loyalty is put, some 250 years after the event!

[BoldHighlander]

BUT, there are still a few Loyal Men

http://nafirdileas.org/

Interesting.