New pics up...

[Mr. Kilt]

Thanks, Ham!
It was incredible seeing all those kilts in one place. It was the first time I'd ever attended one of those events. I'm sorry that you don't have any that are close to you.
Virtually all of the kilted women were members of the various pipe bands, but I have to agree with you. It is somewhat frustrating seeing them wearing "our" kilts.

[Rob Wright]

Al those are some great pics!

Rob Wright

[macwilkin]

Spats, or leggings, are a part of a traditional military uniform -- most UK & Commonwealth military pipe bands wear them as part of their "full dress". I have never seen them in any other colour but white.

As far as the Mounties in kilts, these fellows are only in the kilt for band functions; the rest of the time they are in the standard RCMP uniform.

One of the battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in WWI actually had a MOUNTED Pipe Band, although the pipers were in trousers, not kilts! :mrgreen:

Cheers!

T.

[Colin]

Splendid photos. Al G.

How jealous I am of you guys over there in the USA/Canada. You have such a number and variety of Highland Games/Gatherings/RenFaires, etc. whilst we, at least in the south of England, have to travel the 400-odd miles to Central Scotland to attend such things [Alright, Rhino, I am aware of Ashbourne, but that's a one-off and it's still some 190 miles away!]

Those pleated-to-the-stripe kilts are really 'mouthwatering'. One downer, however: seeing so many women/girls wearing 'our' kilts!

Hamish, there are a number of games in July/August in on both coasts of Canada. I will compile a list for you (and any others)prior to the Vancouver Gathering next August, just in case any fit your schedule.

[Hamish]

Splendid photos. Al G.

How jealous I am of you guys over there in the USA/Canada. You have such a number and variety of Highland Games/Gatherings/RenFaires, etc. whilst we, at least in the south of England, have to travel the 400-odd miles to Central Scotland to attend such things [Alright, Rhino, I am aware of Ashbourne, but that's a one-off and it's still some 190 miles away!]

Those pleated-to-the-stripe kilts are really 'mouthwatering'. One downer, however: seeing so many women/girls wearing 'our' kilts!

Hamish, there are a number of games in July/August in on both coasts of Canada. I will compile a list for you (and any others)prior to the Vancouver Gathering next August, just in case any fit your schedule.

That's really kind of you, Colin. I have no idea what time I shall have for extra curricular activities during next year's visit. It will be my first time in that part of Canada. Apart from enjoying anything that you guys over there might be planning, I plan only to return to Seattle for a couple of days to catch up with my Utilikilts HQ pals.

Hey! Maybe, in addition to the August Kilts Night in Vancouver, we could have a Kilts Day at a nearby Games?