Kilt ban overturned by Herald

[MACKAY]

By HoldtheFrontPage staff

A campaign in the Fraserburgh Herald won a reprieve on a kilt ban at graduations at Cambridge University.

The campaign captured the imagination of readers - and politicians - who sparked an outcry on the ban on all forms of national dress.

The Herald revealed in April that the university was tightening up on its dress code, which meant kilts – as well as saris and kimonos – would not be allowed at graduation ceremonies.

The ban sparked a wave of fury among Scottish students and led to the matter being raised in the House of Commons by Angus MP Mike Weir, who called on the university to have a re-think.

Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond and Banff MP Stewart Stevenson also backed the Herald campaign, which secured a turnaround to allow national dress to be worn.

[Archangel]

it's always a good thing when the Scottish makes the English establishment "go away, to think again."

[GMan]

When I first heard this I thought I was hearing things, now reading it, all I have to say is that is wonderful news!

[Blu (Ontario)]

And so it should be!!! Bans and restrictions like this are not only stupid, but arbitrary and couter productive. A policy obviously initiated by people who are a little out of touch with reality.

What was put assunder, is now made whole again!

[Raphael]

I didn't think the ban would be long lasting.

[Phil Wright]

Strange that such an old and venerated institution, built on tradition and odd rules such as 'Students don't walk on the grass' could flout culture and heritage so blatently. Smacks badly of double standards, and hopefully they can see the error of their ways now.
Phil