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 What They Don’t Say About The Kilt
Fantastic video produced by Bruce at Scotland History Tours on YouTube about the history of the kilt and, more specifically, the rules and regulations surrounding it.
Some of the details he shares are things I’ve never heard before. For instance, he claims that while Highland dress was banned for the general population, you could in fact wear it if you fell into certain groups, like joining the British army. Would love to hear what other historians here would have to say on Bruce’s take on the history of the kilt.
Hope you enjoy this as much as I did!
https://youtu.be/gPLKLVvX_L4
-Adam
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Seems pretty reasonable to me; a bit of an advert for his favourite kiltmaker perhaps, but a good look at the history from what little I know.
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I particularly like the "pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap" comments about the kilts that tartan tat shops sell in Princecess St. and other places. He is absolutely right, they do look dreadful.
Alright, yes! We all have to start from somewhere with our kilt attire and the "tartan tat" shop is often for many, their first step into the realms of kilt attire, but please let us not delude ourselves that they compare in any way with a properly made kilt.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 18th May 22 at 02:24 AM.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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I finally took a look at his video, my only comments are overall not bad. The Rawlinson theory really must be forgotten as it's simply not true and further shows how far the powers that be were willing to go in order to control the entire scene. Also I would be far more likely to listen to him were he wearing the kilt himself.
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 Originally Posted by McMurdo
I finally took a look at his video, my only comments are overall not bad. The Rawlinson theory really must be forgotten as it's simply not true and further shows how far the powers that be were willing to go in order to control the entire scene. Also I would be far more likely to listen to him were he wearing the kilt himself.
Nice to see you posting again Glen. Why would that Scot wear a kilt? He is just making an attire choice-----trousers----- that most Scots would make whilst working.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 20th May 22 at 04:38 AM.
Reason: clarification.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Nice to see you posting again Glen. Why would that Scot wear a kilt? He is just making an attire choice-----trousers----- that most Scots would make whilst working.
It comes down to the same disappointment I felt when watching the much publicized “Men in Kilts” with that fellow from Outlander. They hardly wore the garment. I think if you are promoting a video on the history of the kilt it might be a good idea to wear one. It lends credence to your presentation.
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