Leave your Boadswords and Claymores at home

[dfmacliam]

In this day and age, you just cannot take the public safety for granted. It's a shame that anytime a gathering of people, it becomes a target for those with malice in their hearts.

I am sure the law enforcement agencies in Scotland will be doing everything possible, to keep the public safe.

[mbhandy]

Wow, I tried to read some of the comments and if I can't wear my Claymore or Dirk I am just not going.
Wait if I read it right the banishing of said weapon was what would get you arrested not the wearing of said item.
OK I would go if I had a ticket or the £8 Million to spend, --- Not likely.

MrBill

[Andy]

Weapons won't be an issue for me. When I go to faires and really, anywhere, I find it best to travel as light as possible. Maybe because it's always hot in Texas, but rule of thumb for me is: Less Is More! Plus, I tend to misplace things when I'm not paying attention so leaving a broadsword behind would be a shame....for me at least....

[planemaker]

No weapons....well...whats the point?

[Seeria]

Makes sense to me. Games and even at some re-enactment events (SCA namely) I see people with weapons and the poor folks that get in the way. *CLEAR*

[Piper]

I'm not much for attending Highland Games, but from some of the descriptions, I might be missing a show. Some of them sound like the kind of Gin Mills my younger brother and I sometimes frequented as wastrel youths. Our Grandfather referred to them as "skull orchards". They'd check on the way in to see if you were armed. If not, they'd offer you something.

[SteveB]

It is all about respect for the laws of any country that you visit. Learn them before you go. If not than plan on an extended stay at the host nations limited travel resort.

I find it advisable for my travels just north of the border. (Canada, mostly Nova Scotia, and Ontario)

Slainte

[10buckstew]

It's a shame. I thought it could be added to the the list; "The 15", "The 45", and now-
"The '09".
--Just kidding, of course!

[thescot]

Lothians police have issued a statement saying that anyone who comes to the Gathering in July at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh( the biggest clan gathering since Sir Walter Scott invited King George to come to Edinburgh and this visit reinstated the kilt as the national dress of Scotland) and brings with them a sword then they will be arrested immediately.
I suppose they are talking about the clan re-actments which faeture these weapons.
The sgian dubh will still be allowed

Whew! This confirms what I have suspected for some time.

There's a pack of idiots in charge of government in other countries, too. It's not just us (the USA).

[Bigkahuna]

What's a party without some assorted weaponry???:ootd: