I have off today New Year’s Eve from both my day job and second job, so I’ve been catching up on chores. Left home kilted to check on security staffing on the day job, then went to the Fredericksburg Pub for a late lunch.

I wearing my latest kilt my Burnett’s & Struth a casual in the Malcolm modern tartan. As it was a dizzily day, my Peregrine waxed cotton jacket and Hanna walking hat fit the bill.


Kevin the barman, at the Pub set me up with Belhaven Scottish ale upon arriving. I splurged on the crusted halibut for lunch. The presentation was superb. It tasted just as good as it looked.



Had a pleasant conversation with one of the newer barman, James. He told me about his roots to the Isle of Sky and the McLeod Clan. On his cell phone e showed me a photo of Dunvegan castle which he visited this summer.



Afterwards, it was shopping at local BJ’s Warehouse and Ukrops grocery store for provisions for the New Year’s weekend. I received quite a few smiles on the kilt. It was a most pleasant afternoon.

Wishing all of you a Happy Hogmanay!