My New Brogues for Highland Evening Wear

[Jock Scot]

You will find, Kyle, that eagle feathers may not legally be worn by armigers in the US. That many do only means that some turn a blind eye or are ignorant as to the origins of the feathers! I may or may not have an eagle feather I may or may not wear it, but actually find that there is something said for armigers to be understated. My crest badge has a circlet, which is ample evidence of my status. I don't even choose to use a silver feather, as my chief does. There have been plenty of discussions about feathers in this forum...as well as untold words written on the HSS forum! It is interesting that at the Argyllshire Gathering, the only person wearing feathers is the Duke of Argyll. I was told not to wear one...everyone in the Members Enclosure is an armiger! Maybe an exageration, but the laid back approach has much to offer. I have been to other gatherings and games where many wear feathers. Nothing wrong with that at all. Maybe it's all "location, location, location"!

I agree, understated is the way to go. It is quite undesirable to make too much of these things.