Scottish Societies and Clans of Victoria Highland Ball 2013

**Downunder Kilt** · 5th May 13, 02:34 AM

Friday 3 May, was the Annual Scottish Societies and Clans of Victoria Highland Ball. As usual it was a great night with plenty of music, food, drink and fun.
A couple of photos
Bob, Madge and myself. Bob and Madge are both 91 years of age and attend most of the Highland Games in Victoria throughout the year

Me

Rob (XMTS lurker) Billsides (a member here) Me (again)

Midway during the evening, the Williamstown RSL pipe band perform a 15-20min segment. Bear in mind this is a a town hall. The sound of the pipes and drums fill every void, it is magnificent.

A great night

**Grizzly** · 5th May 13, 03:38 AM

Excellent pictures Mike, and very sharply attired if I may say so. Would that be the Caledonia tartan? Very striking.

**Chas** · 5th May 13, 04:18 AM

Great pictures - I like Rob's waistcoat!

Regards

Chas

**Downunder Kilt** · 5th May 13, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

Great pictures - I like Rob's waistcoat!

Regards

Chas

Yes Chas, it's an unusal one. Robs jacket and waistcoat are not your usual PC variety. I think I have a pic of him in the jacket, I'll hunt through the lot tommorow and see what I have.

**Downunder Kilt** · 5th May 13, 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by Grizzly

Excellent pictures Mike, and very sharply attired if I may say so. Would that be the Caledonia tartan? Very striking.

Thanks Simon, actually it's the Clan Chattan tartan in the ancient colours

**Grizzly** · 5th May 13, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

Thanks Simon, actually it's the Clan Chattan tartan in the ancient colours

Thanks Mike, now you point it out , I can see the difference.

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I think my tartan identity skills needs some work.

**Downunder Kilt** · 5th May 13, 05:11 PM

Chas, below is the only photo I have of Rob and his jacket /waistcoat on the night. He has told me where it came from, but as usual my mind is like a sieve at times. Perhaps this will spur him to finally register on the forum. (hint, hint Rob)
Photo L - R
Me, Mrs DK, Mrs Rob, Rob the lurker

**artificer** · 5th May 13, 05:43 PM

Very sharp as always, Mike!

I especially like your silver buttonhole! A very dapper accessory rarely seen these days.

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**creagdhubh** · 6th May 13, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

Thanks Simon, actually it's the Clan Chattan tartan in the ancient colours

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Such a fine sett indeed (of course being a Macpherson, I'm sort of privy to this particular tartan!

). You look very well turned out, Mike. I too wear my full-mask sporran with my Highland evening attire and love the look. Such a lovely contrast and conversation starter, isn't it? Well done, mate.

Cheers,

**Downunder Kilt** · 6th May 13, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

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Such a fine sett indeed (of course being a Macpherson, I'm sort of privy to this particular tartan!

). You look very well turned out, Mike. I too wear my full-mask sporran with my Highland evening attire and love the look. Such a lovely contrast and conversation starter, isn't it? Well done, mate.

Cheers,

Conversation starter they are Kyle. I was asked a number of times about my sporran on the the night, The MC on the night was also wearing one. His was at least 50 years old and had been handed down from his uncle in Scotland. It is still in immaculate condition.