Balmoral bonnet and feathers...

[Phil]

I am sorry you interpreted my words in that fashion, Phil.

I see that you have revised your post by removing the words that you would "restrict the wearing of hackles etc...''. I did not, however, misinterpret your words and would prefer that there was no inference that I had. I am sure, however, that you would not genuinely wish to impose restrictions of that kind, even if you had the power to do so.

[creagdhubh]

I see that you have revised your post by removing the words that you would "restrict the wearing of hackles etc...''. I did not, however, misinterpret your words and would prefer that there was no inference that I had. I am sure, however, that you would not genuinely wish to impose restrictions of that kind, even if you had the power to do so.

Yes, I have. Re-reading my original post, I could see how the word "restrict" could be viewed adversely, even though that was not my intent, nor my intended tone. Of course I would not wish to impose "restrictions" of any kind on anybody, who am I to have the right to do so? I was simply stating my personal opinion on the subject, honestly. Let's move on, Phil.

Kind regards,

[Dale-of-Cedars]

I am quite sure His Grace, the Duke of Argyll, was simply holding the smaller canes for others, who knows? I do know he is holding is own cromach in the other arm, as I have seen him use the same cromach before. Sometimes his kilt belt can be seen "sagging" a wee bit, as I have seen this before with the Duke in other photos, and though it tends to bother me, what can one do, you know?! I do not see the suspenders (braces?) in which you speak of, and I am quite sure he does not wear them with the kilt.

Sorry, the use of 'belt AND suspenders' was only a figure of speech, indicating the redundancy of having multiple canes...
My own belt tends to wander too.

[creagdhubh]

Sorry, the use of 'belt AND suspenders' was only a figure of speech, indicating the redundancy of having multiple canes...
My own belt tends to wander too.

No worries and no need to apologize! I understand now!

Cheers,

[Downunder Kilt]

I know this is a thread about plant badges, but I just had to mention the sporran. What a cracker, brass cantle and the fur, simply superb. Thanks for the photo Kyle

Sorry to the OP for the highjack

[artificer]

I know this is a thread about plant badges, but I just had to mention the sporran. What a cracker, brass cantle and the fur, simply superb. Thanks for the photo Kyle

Sorry to the OP for the highjack

Oh Mike,
a man after my own heart. I was trying to zoom in on the cantle, as I'm willing to wager a fair bit there's some rather nice engraved detail on it.

Sorry for the double highjack

ith:

[creagdhubh]

No worries, gents! I have always been a fan of the Duke's choices for his Highland dress - both day and evening wear. He definitely has a flair about it, and wears it well. He inspired me to recently purchase a pair of House of Cheviot kilt hose in a dusty pink colour!

Cheers,

[creagdhubh]

Oh Mike,
a man after my own heart. I was trying to zoom in on the cantle, as I'm willing to wager a fair bit there's some rather nice engraved detail on it.

Sorry for the double highjack

ith:

I think you are right! Perhaps several "bullseye" designs? I tried to zoom in as well.

[JSFMACLJR]

And 1 cromack/crook plus 2 canes! Talk about 'belt AND suspenders'!
Though as he seems to be upright without their assistance, I assume he's holding them for others...

Those sticks belong to his sons, The Marquis of Lorne, and Lord Rory Campbell.

[creagdhubh]

Those sticks belong to his sons, The Marquis of Lorne, and Lord Rory Campbell.

Makes perfect sense, Sandy! Especially if you look at the height of the sticks, or "smaller" cromachs perhaps for his sons? Cheers.