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17th June 12, 02:35 PM
#1
One year ago yesterday
Thats right, June 16 2011 I was in the Callander Woolen Mills and bought my first kilt. It was called a weekender kilt, cost 50 pounds British (receipt was still in my wallet and readable after a year), Mackenzie tartan (as many of the off the rack kilts were) and I did the big tourist faux paux. Yes I was in the dressing room and put it on with the pleats in front and walked out for Jennifer to see. She was the only one who saw it, she also didnt know better, and said I needed the kilt. Well one year later I have about 11 kilts including my pride and joy tank made by Bonnie Heather Green. I still wear my Hecktor Russel I bought in Callander often and it always brings up wonderful memories of our self guided bike tour of the Highlands. I tell everyone who asks me about my kilt wearing that "I bought my first kilt in Scotland and have been going uphill ever since." Thanks to all here for the comradery shared here, the advice, the critiques and the friendship shared by all... One year and the quest continues.......
Regardless of whether you buy a kilt or not, everyone should find a way to get to Scotland for a holiday, I plan to get back one day....
"Greater understanding properly leads to an increasing sense of responsibility, and not to arrogance."
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17th June 12, 02:41 PM
#2
Of course no photo it didnt happen so dug up one of the kilt, and me in it.
"Greater understanding properly leads to an increasing sense of responsibility, and not to arrogance."
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17th June 12, 04:10 PM
#3
Congrats on the one year anniversary, and eleven kilts later. You jumped in head over heels, just like I did.
Now, do us all a big favor when you post pics......S-M-I-L-E!!! 
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17th June 12, 04:18 PM
#4
Good job for buying it- it looks quite "right" on you. I'm glad no one saw you to laugh at you for wearing the pleats in front, or you might have been scarred for life...
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18th June 12, 04:52 AM
#5
One year 11 kilts, my my thats a lot of cash. Makes me wonder how many kilts most Xers have in wardrobe. Me only two , will stop at three. But great place to get your first,My Aunt had a holiday caravan (trailer to the americans) in Callander, stayed there lovely place. You look good t=by the way,cheers
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19th June 12, 11:06 AM
#6
Wonderful kilt! My wife and I stayed at the Roman Camp Hotel in Callander when we were in Scotland 3 years ago. We're going back in July. Can't wait.
Scotland is only 1/5 the size of Montana, but Scotland has over 3,000 castles and Montana has none.
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19th June 12, 11:14 AM
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Nice one.
I've got one of those MacKenzie kilts as well, bought it in Fort Augustus while on holiday in the Highlands and wore it on the drive home including a stop at the Kilmahog Woollen Mill Shop at Callender.
I do occasionally wear it as a casual kilt, quite a few people here in Scotland who know a bit about kilts have commented that it is a "tourist's kilt!".
Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.
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