Quote Originally Posted by Hamish View Post
They may be 'traditional' - whatever that means - but I really cannot come to terms with the Inverness Cape as being anything other than a piece of rather theatrical costume. I'll admit they are probably the most practical piece of inclement weather kit for a kiltie and, indeed, I have a black nylon version (designed for pipers?) which I have worn but two or three times. Last time I wore it, the wind was blowing a hoolie and the rain was lashing horizontally, and the wretched thing was virtually impossible to control - it was all over the place, mostly above my head and shoulders. A friend who was with me likened the experience to that of walking through Edinburgh with a nun having a bad-hair day (and that's just how it felt!).

An umbrella would not have afforded much protection on that day, and besides I had a suitcase in each hand, but I usually find that a brolly is as good as anything to keep the Sussex rains off me.

Take care,
Ham.

Ham,
It may be needlessly cruel to ask.....but are there pictures?

Weasel