Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
I don't think anyone here, even the most traditional of traditional thinkers have ever said that one could not adapt Highland attire to suit the weather conditions and you are quite correct in thinking that there are sometimes far better options than traditional Highland Scots head wear. Would that make the result traditional? Well no it would not, but so what. If the adaptation works then that is precisely what any sensible Scot would do in the circumstances.
Just for the fun of it I just had to toss the following pictures in (besides it'll make Jamie happy ith

Cheers!

2nd (Angus) Volunteer Bn - So Africa 1900:



3rd (Dundee Highland) Volunteer Bn - So Africa 1900: