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    Who has the oldest kilt still in use?

    A kilt is for life
    Pretty much so. I have one that I bought in 1971 that is still in good shape and gets regular wear.

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    I have my great-grandfather's military kilt from his service in the Gordon Highlanders during the late 1800's that is still in wonderful condition, and I've worn it twice: once was at the 200th anniversary of the Gordons, in Aberdeen; the second was for a living history display.

    ~Sav

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    That is a real treasure!

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    Quote Originally Posted by sav
    I have my great-grandfather's military kilt from his service in the Gordon Highlanders during the late 1800's that is still in wonderful condition, and I've worn it twice: once was at the 200th anniversary of the Gordons, in Aberdeen; the second was for a living history display.

    ~Sav
    whoa, okay, I think you win. Should have held off and let other people put their puny numbers in. I was going to mention my "83 and my "74 which is wearable if "it hadn't shrunk as I grew".

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    Jack+

    I'm still wearing the kilt I bought for my wedding in 1958.
    Jack+

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    Nice...

    BTW: nice to see you on X Marks, Jack!!!

    Welcome to the forum.

    -J

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    There's not a lot of point in mentioning it now, with such vintage treasures having been detailed, but my oldest kilt, in Gunn - ancient colours, was tailored for me by Alex Scott of Aberdeen in 1973. It was my only kilt for some 25 years and saw me through most of my Highland Dancing days in the 70s and 80s.

    It is still as good looking, and good to wear, as it was in 1973!!
    [B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/

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