Tartan Day 2010 Photos: Depicting Highland Dress

**creagdhubh** · 7th May 10, 08:05 PM

Greetings all,

Below I have posted several photos taken in early April during the Tartan Day celebrations in historic, downtown Saint Charles, Missouri (very near the camp where American explorers-also of Scottish descent-Lewis and Clark set off from on their journey into the American West). Many of the buildings and locations in Saint Charles date to the 18th-century.

The event took place at a wonderful, open park near the banks of the Missouri river, and lasted a weekend; it was indeed a grand time for all who attended. The event is designed much like a typical Highland games, however more emphasis is addressed to the various clans that are present, live entertainment, educational information regarding all things Scottish (not necessarily Highland), piping events, and a nominal amount of athletic competitions. It's a rather stirring and lively gathering, or rally, of Scots and those of Scottish descent, honoring and celebrating the signing of the Declartion of Arbroath in 1320. Enjoy these beginning photos, as there are more to follow that will actually show a variety of Scottish-Americans in Highland attire!

**davidlpope** · 7th May 10, 08:13 PM

Kyle,

Looks like you and the friends had a great time. Very sharp-looking attire, indeed.

David

**creagdhubh** · 7th May 10, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

Kyle,

Looks like you and the friends had a great time. Very sharp-looking attire, indeed.

David

Thanks David, yes, we always have a grand time! Especially if a wee dram is within a close proximity!

Aye,

**CMcG** · 7th May 10, 09:23 PM

Great photos as always Kyle and thanks for sharing. I'm curious as to why you haven't posted them in the "Show Us Your Pics" section of the forum though?

**BoldHighlander** · 7th May 10, 11:44 PM

WOW! That is an impressive sprig of heather in your bonnet Kyle!

Thanks for sharing the great photos

**Panache** · 8th May 10, 07:28 AM

Looking very smart indeed!

I love your cromach

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

**davidlpope** · 17th May 10, 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Great photos as always Kyle and thanks for sharing. I'm curious as to why you haven't posted them in the "Show Us Your Pics" section of the forum though?

I'm sure Kyle can answer for his own reasoning, but it makes sense to me. These photos were submitted as examples of Traditional Highland Civilian Dress (THCD), not just random kilt-wearing. I think it's useful to make this distinction for new folks to the site who don't understand/ recognize the difference between this style of attire and the "get-up" that most folks encounter at their local Scottish festival or Highland Games in the U.S. Putting this under the "Show us your Pics" would just lump THCD in with everything from X-Kilts to the Felidh Mor, without making this distinction.

Cordially,

David