So you're going to wear the kilt

**beerbecue** · 3rd January 05, 09:42 PM

Anyone know of a good source for this book? I found it a few places (mostly in UK), and at Scotland Yard, but they wanted $11 USD to ship it (book price was 16)!!!

**Riverkilt** · 3rd January 05, 10:27 PM

Scottish Lion up in New Hampshire just got a supply in and I got one for about $12

Think its www.scottishlion.com or google it.

Ron

**Hamish** · 4th January 05, 06:56 AM

LangSyne Publishing (www.scottish-memories.co.uk) has it for £5.99 (circa US$11.00) but I have no idea what the shipping charge is. Sorry!

On the other hand, I am wondering if I should be giving you this information! My fear is that, when you have a copy of this book, you might take it seriously!

As I have stated here, and in other places, so many times: the contents of this book are dated, were aimed at influencing the North American market and really should not be looked upon as the kilt-wearer's 'Bible'. To be fair, some of what Thompson says is relevant, but much of it is, by today's standards, misleading. Take it with a pinch of salt!

Take care,
Ham.

**beerbecue** · 4th January 05, 07:20 AM

Thanks for the advice Hamish. Its just that I feel starved for information, and I thought this might be a good second book (after The Art of Kiltmaking). I am now curious about sporrans, hose flashes, jackets and other accoutrements.

The other books I am beginning to buy on a regular basis are titles concerning freemasonry (including its scottish connections). I am also reading books on the knights templar and their supposed connection to the Stuarts (Stewarts)...

**macwilkin** · 4th January 05, 07:29 AM

On the other hand, I am wondering if I should be giving you this information! My fear is that, when you have a copy of this book, you might take it seriously!

As I have stated here, and in other places, so many times: the contents of this book are dated, were aimed at influencing the North American market and really should not be looked upon as the kilt-wearer's 'Bible'. To be fair, some of what Thompson says is relevant, but much of it is, by today's standards, misleading. Take it with a pinch of salt!

Hamish,

But for the American just getting into kilt-wearing, I still maintain that for all it's faults, and it does have some, that Thompson's book is still one of the best introductions to American audiences out there, especially considering the public libraries over here lack information on the kilt and Scottish attire, and some sources on the Internet are much more unreliable! :mrgreen:

Cheers,

T.

**highlandtide** · 4th January 05, 08:05 AM

Dont forget to check the X Market

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 26th January 05, 12:17 PM

If you still haven't foudn a copy, I've got several in stock here (at the Scottish Tartans Museum) for $12.95. You can order them on line athttp://www.scottishtartans.org by clicking on "Gift Shop" and then scrolling down to the Books, or just give me a call at (828)524-7472 (we are open 10am to 5pm Mon-Sat, EST).
Aye,
Matt Newsome

P.S. -- In addition to Thompson's book, I'd also reccomend Bob Martin's All About Your Kilt, which we also have.[/i]

**beerbecue** · 26th January 05, 12:32 PM

My wife found a copy of Thompson for me

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I am eyeing the Torridon and blackwood sgians dubh at the gift shop......

**Thistle Stop** · 23rd February 05, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by beerbecue

Anyone know of a good source for this book? I found it a few places (mostly in UK), and at Scotland Yard, but they wanted $11 USD to ship it (book price was 16)!!!

Get it from Matt at the Tartans Museum in NC -- http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/ -- you won't find it any cheaper, and we should all support the museum!

Cheers,

Cyndi