Clan Chiefs at the Gathering

[kscaddo]

Well I reckon that answers my question. I prefer to "blend in", not "stick out". Although at 6'6" it's kinda hard at times.
Regards, and thanks for your honest answers.
Ken

[Jack Daw]

I think most of us when we see the Jacobite cockade, which is rare, we think, "oh where are they filming today", or, "there goes another tourist". I think you need to understand two things, firstly, a bonnet is not often worn by the locals and secondly the Jacobite cause is not necessarily a universally liked cause in Scotland and certainly in the highlands, surprisingly perhaps to some, it is not a cause that is ever mentioned.In fact, I would go as far to say, that many make a point of not talking about it.

All I know is what I witness. I've only been to Scotland only twice and for both occasions I went to a Highland games in which a few showed up in period dress, or a mix. They were Brits, not tourists.

[Jock Scot]

All I know is what I witness. I've only been to Scotland only twice and for both occasions I went to a Highland games in which a few showed up in period dress, or a mix. They were Brits, not tourists.

I was not really talking about Highland games more like an in the street situation. But you are right! You never know who, or, what you are going to see at a Highland games these days!I also conceed that one should not make assumptions, even though we do!

[Mael Coluim]

Thanks so much for posting this link. I had yet to hear the opening speech of the Duke of Rothesay, so it was great to hear what he had to say. I had breakfast with Pauline Hunter the Saturday morning of the Gathering and again I am awe of her graciousness.

[SFCRick]

Thanks for the link

[Standard]

Here's a link to video interviews with quite a few of the chiefs at the Gathering. Enjoy.
http://scotland.stv.tv/the-gathering/clan-chiefs/

Thanks for posting the link for us. It was interesting to hear what the clan chiefs had to say, and also the Duke of Rothesay's opening address.

[Urchurdan]

Could I respectfully add my wee piece on this, there are in Scotland, still Scottish Monarchists - who have moved on, I wear a white cockade behind my clan badge, and indeed behind my kilt pin - as I do not often wear a hat.
I do not pretend to be a re enactor, I am a present day supporter of Royalty. If you have a look at the Royal Stuart Society web page, you can get all the details of the present day Monarchists' stance.
Some of we Monarchists' wear a facsimile of the cockade, because it is the recognized badge passed down thro' the years to where we are today. It is a statement, if worn in this way. Most re enactors I would think do not neccessarily agree with our stance. They wear the cockade as part of a 'uniform' indeed many of them are happy to turn out as 'Redcoats'.
I hope you can see what I mean on this pic of me taken this year.

[Jock Scot]

Could I respectfully add my wee piece on this, there are in Scotland, still Scottish Monarchists - who have moved on, I wear a white cockade behind my clan badge, and indeed behind my kilt pin - as I do not often wear a hat.
I do not pretend to be a re enactor, I am a present day supporter of Royalty. If you have a look at the Royal Stuart Society web page, you can get all the details of the present day Monarchists' stance.
Some of we Monarchists' wear a facsimile of the cockade, because it is the recognized badge passed down thro' the years to where we are today. It is a statement, if worn in this way. Most re enactors I would think do not neccessarily agree with our stance. They wear the cockade as part of a 'uniform' indeed many of them are happy to turn out as 'Redcoats'.
I hope you can see what I mean on this pic of me taken this year.

A very smart picture there, sir. Are we not lucky to live in a part of the world where we are allowed to have opinions and points of view without fear or favour?