Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
I spoke with a former colleague, and almost neighbor, Patrick Glasgow (chief of Clan Boyle) about this last summer and he was of the opinion that only Highlanders should wear tartan... he made some incredibly funny remarks about tartan and kilts in general at the opening ceremony of the Greenville Scottish Games and despite being in a "shepherd's check" kilt (and panama hat!) left no doubt in anyone's mind as to his opinion on the subject of proper Scottish attire.
Rathdown's post reminded me of the attire of the Piper to the Duke of Northumberland:

http://www.northumbrianpipes.com/Ima...s-25yrs_03.gif

Yours aye,

T.