Just for the delightful exchange mentioned above, the book:-

>>>>>Camanachd the story of Shinty, by Roger Hutchinson, published by Birlinn-www.birlinn.co.uk<<<<<

is an absolute must read-but unlss a shinty fan do not buy it-your library will find a copy for you!

In essence a part of the book covers certain disputes as to the most suitable wear for the game.

So there are Londoners advocating wearing the kilt, and highlanders knickerbockers-with forays into 'modesty'.

to quote: 'knickerbockers -they were light and held their place even when the player was upside down'.

James