Lookin sharp there MacMurdo!

Thanks Matt, I hoped you would show up!

Now, here is what I was told by my Grandfather, and uncles, all trads, all Boyds, well, of course. The hunting kilt was usually in a earthy colour for a camo effect, and was not to be worn as the formal "dress", but for shooting or hunting. I don't know about the Sporran, per se, as they mostly had either hair or fur, or just plain leather.

Now, I am a piper, and once truly back into the swing of things, will be in competetion, and, hopefully, working proffessionally. I want to portray I respectable prefessional look, and one that also honours my family. I would wear hair, goat or horse, but not fur. So, that leaves me in leather.

Really the big issue is that when people hire a piper they higher the look as well, even if they only have a romanticized idea of what that look is!.

I could be wrong here, just my thoughts, but, as helpful as the old sketches and photos are, aren't they all really posed for? In other words, and with the nature of early photography in mind, wouldn't one trot out the best he had to offer for such an occasion.

Just my thoughts, I am by no means any authority! But I do value the opinions and thoughts of those here. After all when we were the kilt we represent each other as well as the certain spirit of a treasured heritage.