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16th January 20, 08:54 PM
#1
hi from alaska!
Hi!
I'm from southeast alaska and i'm thinking of taking a backpacking trip in the scottish highlands...and not wanting to look like an ignorant tourist would like to know a few things. The best places to get a budget kilt (ex hire?). Being rather poor I can't afford a really good one unfortunately...and the best places to wear one (highland games?)...and any advice on were to go in the highlands? I like less populated areas... thanks in advance!
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17th January 20, 06:14 AM
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble"!  
I'll leave the best advice to come from our Scottish members and those who travel there more often than I, but the one thing I'd note is that you'll see few, if any, kilts on your trip with the exception of highland games, tourist stores, any pipe bands you may see, and perhaps the Tartan Army if there are footie games going on. Beyond that, it usually makes it clear that you're a tourist, perhaps particularly in a budget kilt.
Go to Scotland; learn, enjoy, but your kilt will make you stand out more than fit in. Of course, other tourists may want their picture taken with you! 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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17th January 20, 09:36 AM
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Is 3,228 population small enough for you. You have to take a ferry to get there, but it is the Isle of Islay https://www.islay.blog/ look on the right side and it shows you some of things Islay has to offer and do. Walking trails included.
Welcome and may you enjoy your time here!!!!!!
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17th January 20, 10:02 AM
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Welcome from Western Canada!
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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17th January 20, 11:14 AM
#5
 Originally Posted by kilted redleg
Is 3,228 population small enough for you. You have to take a ferry to get there, but it is the Isle of Islay https://www.islay.blog/ look on the right side and it shows you some of things Islay has to offer and do. Walking trails included.
Welcome and may you enjoy your time here!!!!!!
Island hopping was on my list...the population is about the same at the island I am from...my island is about 10 times bigger though...haha...and if I wear a kilt in the mountains and the games I wouldn't look much like a tourist...lill I spoke then the accent would give it away lol...
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17th January 20, 12:24 PM
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Probably wouldn't be as sensitive to acting like tourist if it wasn't for growing up in a touristy area...you can handle people asking if you take American money so many times...and all those "reality" tv shows haven't helped any...
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17th January 20, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by the dragon keeper
Probably wouldn't be as sensitive to acting like tourist if it wasn't for growing up in a touristy area...you can handle people asking if you take American money so many times...and all those "reality" tv shows haven't helped any...
Don't forget though, that Scots may have a different although very polite, response to tourists than other cultures you may have visited.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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