Clan badge as kilt pin?

[macwilkin]

I guess I'm a bit bemused at this point. So far, I have not bought a kilt pin, waiting until I found a "special" one. Then I read Ham's posts about having a different pin for each kilt. Now, I'm reading posts that say just go to the fabric shop and buy a big safety pin! On top of that, we're told not to pin through both layers of the kilt apron--just the top apron.

Uh, so what's the purpose of this? I'm wearing a little, cheap, Chinese made safety pin on the top layer of my kilt apron? That's supposed to add weight enough to prevent kilt "blow up?" I could see a Celtic/Scots/traditional pin or badge, but a safety pin? Uh, what's the point?

(Sorry, I don't mean to be trouble... :confused: )

The "safety pin" in question is similar to the kilt pin used by the Highland regiments of the British Army. Since so many customs and traditions of Highland dress come from said regiments, I believe it is a nice tribute to the "Jocks" and their service. It also looks very good with say wear -- plain and simple.

Here's an example:



Regards,

Todd

[longshadows]

Thanks, guys, for clarifying this matter!

MP