I'm guessing not just a tourist . . .
Last edited by hylander; 26th April 10 at 12:46 PM.
Well, whoever he is, his outfit doesn't in any way qualify as "historical"....
Brian "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
I was sure not, I was just suprised that the castle staff allow apparently just anyone to run around the castle, claymore in hand.
On the contrary, I think he is a tourist-judging by his lack of knowledge with the wearing of correct Highland dress-be it historical costume, or traditional day attire. Chap looks ridiculous.
They let tourist in with pistols and claymores?
Upon closer look, I think someone else is actually holding the claymore... Never the less, he has an interesting look about him... Maybe there is a bigger back story to this photo...
It's definitely an odd amalgamation of different styles of dress and accoutrements.
John
I thought we were all supposed to be careful not to make fun of people who couldn't defend themselves?
Originally Posted by paulhenry I thought we were all supposed to be careful not to make fun of people who couldn't defend themselves? Not making fun, just being critical of what the old chap is wearing. We are not dishonoring him. It's like critiquing a style of painting.
As he appears to have no hands, my guess is he might be a mannequin. If he is a real person then perhaps the arms of his jacket are too long.
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