Billy Connelly fit to be kilted

**jhockin** · 26th June 13, 06:57 PM

I haven't seen this here before, so thought some of you might like a glimpse of the Big Yin in a kilt

**Blupiper** · 27th June 13, 07:25 AM

Very proper. Except maybe the test pattern tartan.

JMB

**Jock Scot** · 27th June 13, 07:49 AM

One can't help but notice even with very un-traditional attire the Big Yin, still manages to wear it in a traditional way-----and very smart and effective it is too. One does not need tartan, tweed, tattersall shirts, regimental tie(he is an ex Para), big boots, scrunched down hose, hose too high, sandals, trainers, brogues, kilt being worn inches below the knee, sporran hanging somewhere near the knees to look different. Perhaps it's his inherent Scottish-ness that provides his instinctive knowledge on how to wear the kilt and his choice of attire to best effect?

**sydnie7** · 27th June 13, 07:53 AM

Very cool. But that would be The Big Yin. . .

**creagdhubh** · 27th June 13, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

One can't help but notice even with very un-traditional attire the Big Yin, still manages to wear it in a traditional way-----and very smart and effective it is too. One does not need tartan, tweed, tattersall shirts, regimental tie(he is an ex Para), big boots, scrunched down hose, hose too high, sandals, trainers, brogues, kilt being worn inches below the knee, sporran hanging somewhere near the knees to look different. Perhaps it's his inherent Scottish-ness that provides his instinctive knowledge on how to wear the kilt and his choice of attire to best effect?

Well said, Jock.

**creagdhubh** · 27th June 13, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by sydnie7

Very cool. But that would be The Big Yin. . .

Quite right, "The Big Yin." Also, it's Billy Connolly.

Here's several more images that I really like of him. Photos were taken at The Lonach Gathering in Bellabeg Park, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, of which Billy is an active participant and huge supporter. I've attended the The Lonach Gathering, which was founded in 1823 by Sir Charles Forbes, 1st Baronet of Newe and Edinglassie (1773-1849), a few times and it's always a fun day out.

**Nathan** · 27th June 13, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

One can't help but notice even with very un-traditional attire the Big Yin, still manages to wear it in a traditional way-----and very smart and effective it is too. One does not need tartan, tweed, tattersall shirts, regimental tie(he is an ex Para), big boots, scrunched down hose, hose too high, sandals, trainers, brogues, kilt being worn inches below the knee, sporran hanging somewhere near the knees to look different. Perhaps it's his inherent Scottish-ness that provides his instinctive knowledge on how to wear the kilt and his choice of attire to best effect?

I think it's because he's Clan Donald...

**Jock Scot** · 27th June 13, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

I think it's because he's Clan Donald...

Well I suppose someone has to be.

**plaid preacher** · 27th June 13, 08:56 AM

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Great photos, .... but is that Steve Martin sitting next to Billy? I have to say that Steve is really rockin' the kilt too. And look at those hose!