Update on Hamish

**Macman** · 18th January 21, 10:54 AM

I am very sorry to hear this news about Hamish, but I'm glad he has let us know through you, Bernie.

Hamish was very active on this forum when I joined and for many years after, and I always enjoyed his contributions. My wife and I met him on his visit to the west coast when he visited Victoria and we had a kilted gathering in Vancouver (I can't remember when that was). He is a wonderful man, and I thoroughly enjoyed my interactions with him. He is, indeed, a kilted legend.

Hamish, I wish you all the best and send you my warmest regards.

David

**Livingston** · 18th January 21, 05:11 PM

While I have never met Hamish in person, I have enjoyed his posts, pictures and all, here on XMarks and have missed his posts here for quite some time. We wish him the best from the Highlands of Colorado.

**bikercelt1** · 19th January 21, 02:06 PM

Hamish,

I first became aware of you when I visited the original Utilikilts store for the first time and saw your photo on the wall there. Your style and the radiant smile on your face couldn’t help but capture my attention and you became something of a role model for me. I was already intrigued by the kilt but you were someone who lived in a kilt and took it beyond the realm of a dance or band costume. That really appealed to me and I decided to try that for myself.

When this forum was founded I was excited to discover that you were one of the early and prolific posters on the site. So many of us owe you a deep gratitude for being a mentor, guide, role model, and friend. I’m sure I would have a kilt or two in my closet in any case but because of your influence I have collection (much smaller than yours, of course), and even designed my own tartan and tried my hand at making my own kilt (with Steve’s expert guidance of course).

My wife, daughters, and I had the pleasure of meeting you and spending time with you when you came to Vancouver British Columbia for a kilt week. A few years later my daughter had been going to school at University College Dublin and we flew over to spend Christmas with her. You were gracious enough to travel to Gatwick just to spend a little time at the airport with us as we waited for our flight. That really pleased all of us and we have felt close to you ever since. I tried to keep correspondence going but I’m afraid I didn’t succeed. I want you to know,though, that partly because of your influence not only am I a daily kilt wearer but both of my son-in-laws have kilts, were married in their kilts, both of my young grandsons have kilts and wear them for special occasions, and my daughters and granddaughters wear kilted skirts. Before he passed away my father even got a kilt outfit and always looked forward to opportunities to get dressed up and go to events with us. I can’t speak for others, but your passion and enthusiasm has influenced at least four generations of my family.

You are never far from our thoughts and our prayers are with you,
Jamie

**Standard** · 19th January 21, 08:27 PM

While I haven't had the pleasure of meeting the great Hamish in person, I have always enjoyed seeing him pop up in threads here on XMarksTheScot. He has always treated new kilt wearers with joy and a fair hand. The phenomenon on XMarks of people doing "The Hamish" is certainly a tribute to how well loved he is on here by us all. Give him my kind regards and well wishes.

**Deil the Yin** · 20th January 21, 08:57 PM

Och, crivens! The legend o' the Hamish will ne'er dee, ye ken! Gie it laldy!

Aye,
Wee Wulley

**KnittedReenactor** · 20th January 21, 10:09 PM

Never met or had any interaction with the man, the legend, but I have admired his dedication and his flair.
Hamish most certainly has my best wishes and regards during his current challenges and as long as he is with us.

James, the KnittedReenactor

**mddock58** · 23rd January 21, 04:15 PM

Unfortunately my only interactions with Hamish was on this forum. He has always been a gentleman in all the posts, even those that would bring most of us to words.
I have thought of him over the years many times, and missed his posts, the wisdom and wit he shared.
My hopes are that he is kept without pain, as he goes through this time.
My regards and best wishes for Hamish.

GG · 20th February 21, 01:43 AM

So sorry to read this sad news about Hamish. I have never met him, but I have so much enjoyed reading his posts here on XTMS. Every one of them showing which true gentleman, he is. The kilted legend.

Hamish has often been in my thoughts. In 2019 we here, after five years of silence, saw a few lines from him. So, no doubt, that in the meantime his health had taken the wrong direction. And so it had, no doubt, since he in August 2010 had his first surgery, following him been diagnosed back in January that year.
He, who had been so active, still brought it to nearly 100 contributions in 2011, then in 2012 they dropped to under 50, the following year just six, four in 2014, and then nothing until the one in July 2019. So sad.

And his 100 magnificent kilts? I so much wish his Kilt Kollection shall find a permanent home.

Bernie, I’m sure, Hamish does not remember me, but nevertheless I should like you to bring him my best regards and hopes. He is in my thoughts. And he will be.

Greg