My first time wearing my Scottish clothes and accessories.....

[Liam]

Trust me I understand, as I lived in England (Crouton, near Upper Hayford), near Oxfordshire, (Banbary or Bicester area) for almost four years, but I saw a lot of British both local and London wearing their large medals in civilian attire especially near Remembrance Day, November 11th with the poppies. I understand Scotland is different, but I see so many US Scots wearing their medal, to a point their is an actual US Coast Guard directive authorizing miniature medals to be work with FORMAL ATTIRE, include Kilts.... USCG only branch to have a fully registered and recognize Scottish Tartan, other have tartans but not recognized by that branch of service or registered in Scotland...

Trust me I understand and respect your post, but for this one this is very personal to me....Regards, Collin

A hearty welcome to the forum from Calgary, Canada!
I think that is the point Jock is making is that near Remembrance Day and to events associated with Nov. 11th it is very appropriate to wear one's medals. Not so to civilian events at other times of the year (such as a Burns supper).
Btw, you have the elements for your formal attire, and with the tweeks suggested here you will be better turned than most. You may find that there are very few events that require the formality that you have outfitted yourself with and may look to acquire a tweed jacket, plain leather sporran and regular brogues.
Slainte...