Would you ever wear a feather in your cap, particularly in the U.S.?

[English Bloke]

I've stayed out of the poll as none of the answers really fit my thinking. Can I ask a question though?

Are we taking wearing of feathers with "Traditional" Highland Dress at Traditional Highland Events or just any ol' time with the Kilt?

No disrespect intended but as I read all this most informative stuff, I can't get the picture out of my head of the Tartan Army, massed, Kilted and dozens sporting 18 inch pheasant feathers in their glengarries. I've seen this lots of times.


not my picture but borrowed it to illustrate the point.

Surely if the Scots have no respect for Scottish tradition while supporting their National team or SFL club, our dabate here becomes somewhat academic.


Rt Hon James Ramsay 17th Earl of Dalhousie (with feathers in hat), Chief of Clan Ramsay.

I assume therefore we are talking; guest of honour at the Games, attendance to Balls or lunch with the Queen rather than 16 pints and a "get it up yez yae Inglish Bassaz". I guess the supporter chaps are wearing them for the simple pleasure and are not trying to pass themselves off as something they are not. No harm in that is there?

As an aside, I did once see a Kilted Gent riding a step-through Vespa with open face helmet and a long pheasant tail feather secured to the side. It was fluttering away behind him and he looked absolutely fantastic. I was driving at the time so unfortunately no pictures but you'll agree, a tremendous mental image... (yeah I know, no pictures it didn't happen... right you are then...)