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    I was at a funeral in Dunvegan, Skye about eleven years ago, and was suprised not to see a single kilt. Dark suits one and all. Gaelic spoken. I think that was a shame; perhaps it took extra effort and confidence to go kilted; or perhaps they had become just too expensive .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keith77 View Post
    ...Just as an update...
    I wore my Clan Tartan to both the Visitation and the funeral. Ultimately I felt that the darker pattern conveyed the proper amount of respect. The variation of tartan at the funeral was breathtaking. The pipes were played and the whiskey flowed. My friend will be sorely missed, but we sent him on his way in style.
    -Keith77
    Good to hear it went well.
    [I][B]Nearly all men can stand adversity. If you really want to test a man’s character,
    Give him power.[/B][/I] - [I]Abraham Lincoln[/I]

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