Representing Scotland at my son's school

**MacGumerait** · 30th January 16, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by kilted firefighter

My wife had the same thought. Any suggestions on how to locate a Piper in mid Michigan?

Perhaps post a separate thread requesting help from a Piper . Describe the event ( like you did here ) and ask if there is a Piper in the area that would be willing to help out .

**Jock Scot** · 31st January 16, 02:15 AM

Should you fail to find a piper, how about a CD of some pipe band music --the Black Watch for example which would also bring in the military and historical angles----- played in the background? Generally rather more rousing, more "musical" and therefore perhaps more effective and kinder on young non-Scots ears than perhaps a solo piper blasting away in a closed classroom might be?

**Jock Scot** · 31st January 16, 03:10 AM

Thinking on with this wonderful educational opportunity of yours, perhaps it could also be mentioned that not all Scots wander around Scotland clad in the kilt----if ever! Taking the various climatical differences into account the children will perhaps be surprised to learn that they will dress pretty much like Scots children do.

**kilted firefighter** · 31st January 16, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Thinking on with this wonderful educational opportunity of yours, perhaps it could also be mentioned that not all Scots wander around Scotland clad in the kilt----if ever! Taking the various climatical differences into account the children will perhaps be surprised to learn that they will dress pretty much like Scots children do.

Thanks for the input Jock. I was thinking that a live Piper might overwhelm other class presentations since many will have audio presentations operating simultaneously, and we will certainly put together a presentation board explaining the kilt as Highland Scott apparel until more recently, and even now not daily wear for the vast majority. When researched and presented well international night is a great opportunity to educate and dispel stereotypes, when done poorly it serves to reinforce them. I am only one voice of input in this project, but I will do my best. Keep the suggestions coming rabble.

**EagleJCS** · 31st January 16, 09:50 AM

Please be careful about spelling when preparing the storyboards/text. Scott with 2 t's is a Clan/family surname (mine). Scot with one 't' describes a person born/raised/living in Scotland or their ethnicity.

Sorry to nitpick. Most times online I let misspellings pass, but sometimes, it just gets to me. If it's going to be presented in an educational arena, I feel proper spelling is very important.

**kilted firefighter** · 31st January 16, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by EagleJCS

Please be careful about spelling when preparing the storyboards/text. Scott with 2 t's is a Clan/family surname (mine). Scot with one 't' describes a person born/raised/living in Scotland or their ethnicity.

Sorry to nitpick. Most times online I let misspellings pass, but sometimes, it just gets to me. If it's going to be presented in an educational arena, I feel proper spelling is very important.

This fact completely escaped my notice. Again thank you.