My first kilt is finally here!

**Dunlop** · 13th July 16, 01:14 PM

Hello everyone!

After two months of waiting, my Dunlop ancient kilt is finally here! I felt like a little kid at Christmas when I saw the box.
I am still looking for a sporran. I will be wearing the kilt during times that I would normally wear a suit, so I am looking for a sporran that would fit such an occasion...the problem is that I don't care so much for the sporrans with a lot of fur. Hopefully I can find one soon!
I also picked up a belt buckle from the Highland games last month.

So, here are some pics of how it came shipped to me and a few of me wearing it.

Thanks to everyone here for the great advice along the way. I'm pretty sure I would of pulled a Richard Branson and put it on backwards if I didn't find this forum!

**Jock Scot** · 13th July 16, 01:27 PM

I too am not a fan of "fur" sporrans either. As a shooting man I have no problem ethically with fur being used for a sporran, it just that I have not yet found one in some very long time, that I like the look of. Have a look at McRostie (saddlers) Glasgow Scotland.You might like their no frills top quality leather sporrans.

**Father Bill** · 13th July 16, 02:24 PM

Aye indeed to McRosties. Unequalled quality.

Check your flashes; they go on the outside of the leg at approximatel 11:00 and 1:00 o'clock.

Congratulations.

**ctbuchanan** · 13th July 16, 02:27 PM

Congratulations on breaking into the ranks of the rabble. You have a great look with your new kilt.
If you are looking for a sporran I can recommend Wyvern Leatherworks. I have several of his sporrans and have found them to be of top quality with many interesting designs.
http://www.wyvernleatherworks.com/
And I am with Fr Bill. Move your flashes just forward of the mid/side of your calf.
Enjoy the kilt,
Aye

**Dunlop** · 13th July 16, 02:42 PM

Thanks both for in the tips on the flashes and where to check for a sporran!
You guys are all great here and really provide some great help to newbies like me.

**sergeantmike** · 13th July 16, 02:59 PM

I think it looks great. You might try a hunting type sporran. There is no hair and it would be appropriate for day wear.

**Father Bill** · 13th July 16, 02:59 PM

This is the one I have for use in the kind of situation you describe. I believe that it's the same one Jock has.

http://www.mcrostie.co.uk/product/hastings/

**kiltedtom** · 13th July 16, 03:18 PM

Dunlop,

Nice to see you satisfying your craving for a kilt. And I have to say, the Dunlop Ancient tartan is spectacular. (Blue is my favorite color, and it features very well in your tartan.) You better be careful, however; now that you have a kilt, you will not be satisfied until you have every accessory that goes with kilting. Then, you will need another kilt; then some more accessories. Might as well give in to the addiction. There are so many more harmful addictions out there. Kilting is a very healthy one to have. Congratulations on your new kilt. You are wearing it well.

Tom

**Dughlas mor** · 13th July 16, 03:26 PM

Looking good, sir. That is a lovely tartan.

**Dunlop** · 13th July 16, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by kiltedtom

Dunlop,

Nice to see you satisfying your craving for a kilt. And I have to say, the Dunlop Ancient tartan is spectacular. (Blue is my favorite color, and it features very well in your tartan.) You better be careful, however; now that you have a kilt, you will not be satisfied until you have every accessory that goes with kilting. Then, you will need another kilt; then some more accessories. Might as well give in to the addiction. There are so many more harmful addictions out there. Kilting is a very healthy one to have. Congratulations on your new kilt. You are wearing it well.

Tom

I have to give credit to my wife for the choice of the Ancient. I was really leaning towards to Modern...but as soon as this thing came out of the box...I knew she was right. This this is epic!!

I have mentioned here before, but my wife and I both for as interpreters on cruise ships. I will be wearing it mainly on formal nights.
We also do a lot of "platform" interpreting where we are on stage next to some famous person. I'm going to try and wear it the next time I interpret for the president

I'll need a lot more help getting everything just right for that job!!
My interpreter friends all are asking me to wear the kilt to our annual conference where I present a workshop. I told them I charge extra to sit in the front row.