fly plaid?

[figheadair]

In Scotland if one was meeting a VIP in an official civilian capacity at a Highland Games, for example, then a tweed argyll,shirt and tie, kilt of course, day sporran, plain coloured hose and black brogues are quite sufficient. The only slightly unusual addition that might be added could perhaps be a balmoral bonnet.

All this swords, dirks, plaids and shiny baubles stuff,is nothing more than pure brigadoonary in most cases. However, I would not necessarily include the cromach in that category.

I agree completely Jock. I've never worn a Fly Plaid and cannot conceive of an event when I might. It’s a piece of Highland Revival frippery that has no practical use so far as I’m concerned. And year, apart from some of those dreadful Hire Shop outfits, is a rare beast in Scotland these days.