Sgian Dhu Ban for Bannockburn 2014

**cessna152towser** · 29th July 13, 05:20 AM

http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/ar...ades-1-3018995
Unless there's a change of heart it looks like our visitors will need to leave their sgian-dhus at home.

**Aussie_Don** · 29th July 13, 05:26 AM

And "the proverbial" impacts upon the air impeller

-Don

**Jock Scot** · 29th July 13, 05:36 AM

The police have made it quite clear in the article that when carried with Scots National attire, then a SD is entirely legal(certainly in Scotland and I think, in the whole of the UK). So one can only agree with the fellow who said the organisers idea over SDs was "absurd". However is it really going to ruin some one's day if they don't carry a SD? Yes, yes, I know full well there is the "give an inch they will take a mile" aspect. I would have thought though, that those who are organising the event would have had far more important matters to consider.

**Chas** · 29th July 13, 06:27 AM

Not a great hardship I would have thought.

I do agree with Jock - the lack of adequate parking, catering and toilet facilities is a far bigger issue.

**flyrod6057** · 29th July 13, 10:03 AM

Perhaps the organizers could issue "Sgian brews" to all the attendees... Proper appearance, and functionality (albeit for a different, yet more pleasurable purpose).

**Peter Lowe** · 29th July 13, 10:16 AM

I read this in the Scottish version of the Times. The Times story says that "the National Trust for Scotland (NTS), which is organising the event, claimed that it was illegal for the traditional dagger to be worn in a public place, despite them having a special exemption under law." I am pleased to note that the "Scotsman's" story is not as incorrect. (Times P16 29 July - sorry dont know how to upload link)

As a member of the NTS I have taken the liberty of writing to them by e-mail. I have expressed concern that their statement is inaccurate. I go on to say that it ill fits an organisation that looks to support Scotland's heritage and that, by implication, they are branding the wearers of national dress as security risks.

I qualify my comments by saying that I would happily support their stance if there is evidence that kilt wearers are involved in a significant amount of knife crime. I have asked if there are statistics on this - if not where is the risk.

I have indicated that the renewal of my subscription rests on their reply.

I will report any reply.

Peter

**Jock Scot** · 29th July 13, 10:28 AM

Well done Peter. The reply will be interesting. The sometimes baffling stance of the NTS on some issues, that matter not here, is exactly the reason that I have not and never will become a member.

**guardsman** · 29th July 13, 11:20 AM

Wonder when last stabbing with a sgian dubh took place ?

**opositive** · 29th July 13, 11:27 AM

my, that's an offensive weapon, that is.
-monty python and the holy grail

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**creagdhubh** · 29th July 13, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

Not a great hardship I would have thought.

I do agree with Jock - the lack of adequate parking, catering and toilet facilities is a far bigger issue.

Quite right, Chas.