new to the forum from the upper midwest

[geomick]

My start in researching Scottish history and culture began in the mid-1980s when I became involved in medieval/renaissance re-enacting. Despite what was presented by the expert historians who made "Braveheart" (sarcasm intended), the kilt doesn't really appear until the 1500s. Since a lot of the members of my local group were doing the Cavalier era (early 1600s), I started wearing a greatkilt with a 17c style of shirt.

[Jock Scot]

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[geomick]

it was also easier to buy good quality (Pendleton) wool and try to simulate the garment in the old paintings than to find an actual kilt shop in western NY in the late 1980s

there were stores that sold Irish imports, but only the liquor stores carried Scottish imports

[JRB]

Welcome neighbor, from Madison, WI!

[geomick]

Welcome neighbor, from Madison, WI!

Thanks.

Are you going to the Games in Waukesha next month?

[JRB]

Thanks.

Are you going to the Games in Waukesha next month?

Possibly. I'm not sure what my schedule is yet. I used to go every year, but I haven't been since, maybe, 2018.