Buckles or Laces?

[Jock Scot]

I've never heard of this tradition of black hose causing offence at weddings. Granted, I don't live in Scotland, but having been on this forum for almost 10 years and having seen probably hundreds of discussions of wedding attire with input from Scots of all persuasions, I would be surprised that such a tradition had never been mentioned. Not that I have reason to doubt Hirsty's experience with it, but I'm wondering if it's a very regional thing, or perhaps just a tradition within certain social circles?

I must say that I have not ever heard of black hose causing offence, or even that they might. On the other hand, apart from perhaps a pipe band that might wear black hose, most of us up here just don’t wear them.

I think we need to be very careful of mixing pipe band attire and general civilian kilt attire as they do have different traditions. We also need to remember that pipers are entertainers and showmen and as such, much of their attire should not be regarded as useful guide to general civilian kilt attire.