Many thanks for the warm welcome, I've been reading the various threads for about a week and thought it was about time I contributed something.
I haven't played the bagpipes for some considerable years but do plan to take it back up when I move to Scotland in the next couple of months, I do however have a very supportive and understanding wife who allows my eccentricities.
Kilts in Croydon......never seen one yet, maybe I'll be the first!
Graham you sure get around a bit don't you ?London is O.K. I suppose, but like anywhere does have it's share of rednecks too, but due to it being a rather multi cultural society most people wouldn't pay you much attention.
Jamie, box pleated kilts are authentic , they are in my opinion more wearable and usable due to the decrease in weight, and simple more beautiful, if Matt Newsome was nearer to me I would jump at the chance to have him make me one (over the pond and all that).
cheers all Richard Duncan Reynolds.