Hello, all!

I've been using this forum to answer my questions about kilts and highland wear for a couple of months now and have finally decided to join in.

I started bagpipe lessons in my late teens and, after a decade-long hiatus, have recently purchased a new practice chanter and am trying to convince the wife that a set of bagpipes are a "necessary purchase".

Part of this return to piping has been an interest in Scottish culture and my own heritage. I'm located in the US but the majority of my ancestors were Scottish immigrants to the US and I've been very busy in trying to extend my family tree further back into the past.

While I am not a kilt owner (yet), I intend to be as soon as possible - though that may be some time yet!

Thanks to all of you who have already inspired and helped me - I'm very pleased to be here.

Thank you!