Sporran Selection Advice...

[Baeau]

This question may have been asked previously. However, forum searching has turned up nothing. I need to purchase my first sporran. Have the kilt, need the rest of the kit. Planning to support one of the forum partners. In the foreseeable future, I've no formal events to attend. Some local Highland Games & Gatherings. Along with wearing it out for dinners, with 'She', & not the 'no longer tax deductions'. I assume, a leather sporran would be fine for Highland Game attendance. Maybe, a bit too casual for a nice dinner out. My dear wife doesn't like the look of a hairy sporran. One of the X Marks Partners offers a rabbit fur sporran, fairly short fur. Edge trimmed with leather, silver (chrome) cantle, a studded targe under the cantle, and the standard 3 tassels. I would post a photo, but I'm not sure if that would be considered proper. Any comments? Criticizm? I don't want to appear too much of a nerk. I will be wearing this about my daughter's in-laws. Proud Brits that completely accept anyone in kilts. To them, it simply another choice in men's wear. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Ta!

[Terry Searl]

This question may have been asked previously. However, forum searching has turned up nothing. I need to purchase my first sporran. Have the kilt, need the rest of the kit. Planning to support one of the forum partners. In the foreseeable future, I've no formal events to attend. Some local Highland Games & Gatherings. Along with wearing it out for dinners, with 'She', & not the 'no longer tax deductions'. I assume, a leather sporran would be fine for Highland Game attendance. Maybe, a bit too casual for a nice dinner out. My dear wife doesn't like the look of a hairy sporran. One of the X Marks Partners offers a rabbit fur sporran, fairly short fur. Edge trimmed with leather, silver (chrome) cantle, a studded targe under the cantle, and the standard 3 tassels. I would post a photo, but I'm not sure if that would be considered proper. Any comments? Criticizm? I don't want to appear too much of a nerk. I will be wearing this about my daughter's in-laws. Proud Brits that completely accept anyone in kilts. To them, it simply another choice in men's wear. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Ta!

There is a thread on this site, ONE KILT, 10 DIFFERENT LOOKS, that is very helpful with choices of attire. It would likely answer all your questions
I enjoy both of my Sporrans'. The black one I use most often with my Charcoal grey Tweed jacket and waist coat and to me it is a bit more somber and a tiny bit more formal
The Brown Duncan Hunter Sporran I wear when I choose my lighter more brighter attire. It is also fine when wearing my kilt for casual events without a jacket and or waistcoat ........neither of them are really very Formal but I'm alright with that.......

I have only worn a PC jacket, et al, twice at two different weddings and I'm sure if I am invited to another wedding the people know me well enough that they wouldn't be offended, in the least, by my wearing my darker Charcoal Grey attire ..........
I am at the age of being most often forgiven for any of my eccentricities and not known to be totally fashion concious.....

If at some point you decide that the expense of formal attire, PC Jacket etc, is worth the outlay then you will likely get a more formal "fur" type sporran....... As stated here before, that attire is more like a Tuxedo rather than a suit,..... and how many times do you really wear a Tuxedo, versus a dark suit
Personally I don't really like the tassels that bobble around. I think are a bit annoying, but that is just my personal opinion, Father Bill has a gorgeous muskrat sporran that you might look at

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[Baeau]

Terry.......
I was reviewing the thread & noticed the best accessory I could think of. The wee dram of the creature, you are holding

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[Terry Searl]

Terry.......
I was reviewing the thread & noticed the best accessory I could think of. The wee dram of the creature, you are holding

You've got keen vision......heh! heh!....I was lucky enough to purchase a bottle of Talisker DARK storm while I was away to the old country last fall.....a lovely whisky it is, but I was told only available at Duty Free's.....I don't know if that is so but I do know it isn't available here on Vancouver Island......cheers

[Archxpat]

[/QUOTE]The Mustard Hose are a great combination with your tartan!

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[Baeau]

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Terry, keen eyesight, yup. Although, your wee dram was the last noticed. We ('She' was with me), were admiring the cabinet, contents, & the photos. We've been able to save some of our previous generations items from being sent to the tip. Nothing of monetary value, just sentimental value. Sadly, my limited Scotch tasting left me with an issue. A bottle of 16 year Lagavulin, isn't something I can afford to purchase with regularity.

To keep us on topic...sporran has been shipped.

[Terry Searl]

Terry, keen eyesight, yup. Although, your wee dram was the last noticed. We ('She' was with me), were admiring the cabinet, contents, & the photos. We've been able to save some of our previous generations items from being sent to the tip. Nothing of monetary value, just sentimental value. Sadly, my limited Scotch tasting left me with an issue. A bottle of 16 year Lagavulin, isn't something I can afford to purchase with regularity.

To keep us on topic...sporran has been shipped.

I'm sure you are wet with anticipation of the sporran's appearance....that's the way I was when this kilted addiction first took hold of me.
After the three main items are had, Kilt, Jacket & waistcoat, and Sporran, it becomes a bit less costly, at each next purchase ......Good quality hose, (House of Cheviot are my favourite) in a number of different colours,, (I have 6) allows you to really mix up the first three items when putting on your attire.......
It is sad that to acquire the "treasures " of the auld ones, they have to have no further need of them. The whole wall in that room is covered with their photos, it's why we refer to it as the "family room"
As for the Uisge Beatha I've been supping them for almost 60 years and the Lagavulin 16 is still my favourite .I have 25 different single malts in my whisky cupboard most for tasting ....there is still a number of lesser blended whiskies for drinking after the tasting is done. Tasting and drinking are two entirely different endeavours, heh! heh!....Good luck with the Sporran, I'm sure it will give you much pleasure 207 part of Photo wall gramma Kelly's portrait on the family wall.jpg

[Baeau]

Anticipation, yes. Once it, & a couple other items arrive, I’ll be able to take my place in public. Probably, with some odd looks. And, I can never wear it around my father-in-law.
My kilted interest has been there since I was 11. I read about someone from Scotland, driving a French car, winning some international racing championship. That was Sir Jackie Stewart, driving a Matra MS80 (my mind is a vast warehouse of worthless trivia), in the Formula One Championship. Not long after, I learned from my Grandmother, that her family originated in Scotland. Being inquisitive, I read & soaked it in like a sponge. Trivia ends.

[Baeau]

Sounds like the first episode of the Prisoner. Anyway, I found my eBay purchase waiting for me at the front door. It looks good, smells like leather, feels like leather. Al things considered, a great deal at $19.95, including shipping. I'm wondering it's age. Perhaps OC Richard can look over the photos, & give me his opinion (or anyone else).
Add in for Richard, Yorick has been done about 30x. Amazing what I've figured out, so far. Thanks.
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[David Dubh]

I would suggest a hunter type sporran like this
https://www.landmhighland.ca/wp-cont.../MSL-4300A.jpg
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I’ve got a brown sporran with black faux ostrich center panel that is my go to sporran for everything but the most formal of occasions
Slainte David