Quote Originally Posted by Canuck of NI View Post
the oft-heard and I think true story that kilt pins originated when Queen Victoria witnessed a squaddie's kilt apron blowing up in the wind and handed him a pin to preserve his modesty (or hers).
I've never thought this story held water. A kilt pin does nothing to preserve modesty, does it? If the wind should lift that one corner of the upper apron there's an under apron there. If the wind is strong enough to lift both the upper and under apron, it will do, whether there's a kilt pin or not.

Kilt pins don't go through to the under apron anyhow.

A military blanket pin adds a tiny bit of weight, probably insignificant seeing as it's pinned to an Army kilt made of 22oz tartan.

Only the Gordons used kilt pins anyhow. Maybe it's the military influence which has made me always think that kilt pins weren't a necessary accessory. I haven't worn a kilt pin in years, except when I'm playing in a band that requires them.