Pictures of the moor/glen

[Mark E.]

Hello to all of those across the pond...I am in search of some fall photos of the wilder vegitation in Scotland/Wales...Morning, noon, and dusk shots, if it is possible.

You probably are asking "What the Devil does this nut need pictures of the weeds for?"

Well...I have several pieces of cold weather attire in the works, and given my "fit" into history, would like to make them in materials (wool) of color and tone that would match the landscape, for the purposes of staying warm AND camoflage. At some point in my future, I would like to endeavor to hunt in the region where my folks came from...in traditional gear, with traditional weapons. A long time in the future perhaps.

Thanks!

Mark

[Jock Scot]

Just so you know, the use of bow and arrow(bolts too) is illegal in the UK in pursuit of game. So are muzzle loading rifles(muskets) for deer, but ML shot guns can be used in pursuit of winged game, pigeons, vermin, and rabbits.

Hunting in the UK usually means fox,hare, and deer(some would say this is illegal these days, but that is not strictly true) where a pack of hounds are used and the participants are mounted on horseback. Shooting usually means shotguns and deer stalking is where a rifle is used.

My advice is to forget traditional clothing as there are much more suitable attire around these days. DO NOT take the hills(in Scotland that can mean mountains) of Scotland and Wales for granted they REGULARLY kill the unwary.

If you can find your way to my old threads that I have posted here, you will find some pictures of the Highlands of Scotland------parts of Wales will look much the same. In the meantime I will try and hunt out some pictures for you.

[Jock Scot]

The Scottish Highlands.

Deer territory in September.



At about 3000 ft in late August/early September(not my picture)



Looking for them in October(not my picture).



Fairly typical Autumn colours, in heavy rain.



Beautiful, but deadly.



Young stag in the spring(April)



Do these give you an idea?

[Mark E.]

The Scottish Highlands.

Deer territory in September.



At about 3000 ft in late August/early September(not my picture)



Looking for them in October(not my picture).



Fairly typical Autumn colours, in heavy rain.



Beautiful, but deadly.



Young stag in the spring(April)



Do these give you an idea?

EXACTLY! If we meet, I owe you a pint.

[Dale Seago]

The Scottish Highlands.

Deer territory in September.

That is almost identical to a particular view of the Gerbode Valley in the Marin Headlands, just across the Golden Gate Bridge north of San Francisco and one of my favorite places to hike -- kilted, of course.

[GaRebel211]

Pardon me if this is off topic but I am an avid deer hunter and while I haven't gone kilted in the past I have joined a new club this year and I have planned to go kilted at least once. Are there any others that have gone huntin' in a kilt? If so, what if any advice do you have besides the obvious what's the brush like-briers etc. My new camp is a lot of pine, and some hidden oaks so brush is not really that big of a factor especially when the temp drops in October. Also since I am in Georgia it doesn't get that cold until Late nov-Mid Dec, so weather is not that big of an issue either.
I of course will post pictures when I go-but I will not bowhunt so it will be Mid Oct before pictures surface

Jock, I love those pictures-and hope to someday walk in those wonderful photos!
So

[Mark E.]

Pardon me if this is off topic but I am an avid deer hunter and while I haven't gone kilted in the past I have joined a new club this year and I have planned to go kilted at least once. Are there any others that have gone huntin' in a kilt? If so, what if any advice do you have besides the obvious what's the brush like-briers etc. My new camp is a lot of pine, and some hidden oaks so brush is not really that big of a factor especially when the temp drops in October. Also since I am in Georgia it doesn't get that cold until Late nov-Mid Dec, so weather is not that big of an issue either.
I of course will post pictures when I go-but I will not bowhunt so it will be Mid Oct before pictures surface

Jock, I love those pictures-and hope to someday walk in those wonderful photos!
So

Never have deer hunted-I hunt Missouri and Illinois both, from late October thru January. I generally hunt from the ground, but have been in trees. General tips though-most of these stemming from September to November bird hunting, which is hunting in motion-Darn sticky seeds and burrs. Your stockings will load with them, unless you wear knee boots. Watch your hemline, too-especially with a traditional kilt material. (This also goes for knee breeks-damned if I know what kind of sticky seeds they had where they were invented, but it wasn't what we have-the old timers weren't stupid) I have spent too many hours picking off seeds from my backside pleats. When you have burrs where we are, you use cheap hose, and shave your flush dogs. The backs of your legs will literally chafe until they bleed. Where you are, scent will be an issue, especially with warmer weather. Lot of folk here use what I and some of the local hillbillies call "condom camo"-locks scent in, critters can't get a whiff of you. This isn't happening in a kilt. Blood happens-you hunt, you've been there. If you get it on your skin, or your kilt, use hydrogen peroxide. Works every time. Don't wear your dancing kilt, either-just in case. As for the rest...drafts whilst in a tree are a pain.

[azwildcat96]

Pardon me if this is off topic but I am an avid deer hunter and while I haven't gone kilted in the past I have joined a new club this year and I have planned to go kilted at least once. Are there any others that have gone huntin' in a kilt? If so, what if any advice do you have besides the obvious what's the brush like-briers etc. My new camp is a lot of pine, and some hidden oaks so brush is not really that big of a factor especially when the temp drops in October. Also since I am in Georgia it doesn't get that cold until Late nov-Mid Dec, so weather is not that big of an issue either.
I of course will post pictures when I go-but I will not bowhunt so it will be Mid Oct before pictures surface

Jock, I love those pictures-and hope to someday walk in those wonderful photos!
So

GaRebel211, there is a group for kilted hunters with a thread on hunting kilted. Feel free to join. There is a link in my signature below...

Now back to the original post...

[Cygnus]

Oh, come now, Jock!

While the information about the local laws is certainly helpful, you're spoiling the dream for us Americans!

You should wait and let your local midges do that once they've found their way up the "kilt flue"!

On a more serious note -

You'll find the topic of what "historic" Highlanders wore has been done to death on these boards, so I'll keep it concise. While many Highlanders did, in fact, wear kilts and other traditional items while working, hunting, etc., it seems that many (if not the vast majority) adopted more practical clothing for such activities.
From what Jock has said here and before, I imagine the activities that you're planning will be terribly uncomfortable in traditional Highland dress.
That said, if you're in it for the experience and memories, don't let anyone stop you; just be aware that you may end up with some memories you'll want to forget!

EDIT: Lovely photos, as usual, Jock! You managed to post them before I could get my response up.

[Tobus]

DO NOT take the hills(in Scotland that can mean mountains) of Scotland and Wales for granted they REGULARLY kill the unwary.

Not to hijack the thread, but what is it that usually kills the unwary out there? Exposure? Falling?