Another newbie

**MacSpadger** · 25th July 08, 06:12 AM

Just thought I'd say hello. I was at the Harpenden Highland Gathering on Sunday 13th July as part of the Scottish Piping Society of London group, (we organise and judge the piping competition).

I saw a bunch of guys around a carved X Marks the Scot wooden sign, but hadn't a clue what it meant. Later on, I googled "Harpenden" and got a link to this site, (where I saw some great pics), and I gathered what the X Marks the Scot sign was all about.

I made my own kilt and piper's plaid last year from high quality 18oz army surplus MacKenzie Seaforth tartan. I really took my time, and the results turned out better than I expected. I intend to do something in 16oz later this year when I find the time. I'll be putting my own photos of Harpenden online at the SPSL website (www.scottishpipingsocietyoflondon.com) when I find the time.

Oh, I was born and raised in Aberdeen, Scotland, but have lived just outside of London, England, since 1995. I may be a stranger to this forum, but I am no stranger to the kilt, having worn them since the 1970's.