Quote Originally Posted by Archangel
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Does anybody know if the catalogue is still available from Geoffrey's? That was a valuable reference.
Indeed it is! All 23 pages of it. Call them for a copy: 0131 557 0256 from the United Kingdom or Toll-Free from North America on 1-800-566-1467 (don't forget the time difference though!).

While you're at it, ask for a TFCK catalogue as well - 34 pages there!

By the way, with reference to sporran straps and belt loops: when I started wearing the kilt back in 1950, I was advised NOT to feed the sporran strap through the kilt's belt loops - they were for the belt. That is how I have worn the sporran ever since. In those early days of my new kilting experience, I gained most of my 'knowledge' by sending for Highland Dress catalogues from every known kiltmaker - and carefully studying the photographs. I do not recall ever seeing anything to make me think I was wearing the sporran strap incorrectly! In any case, if the strap is lying free immediately below the belt, the sporran becomes so easily moved to one side or the other - through the loops and the strap's buckle gets caught in them preventing repositioning of the sporran!