Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
Well, yes.

I have tried to exclude the military in all this. Regimental pride does win battles and helps recruiting and a first rate uniform has worked wonders. The Caledonian Ball could be construed as an "any excuse for a party" type thing and gives the "pocket" Scot a chance to show how Scootish they are. OK, Ok not all that go are "pocket" Scots, so why not have a party that makes people happy? Well I suppose, why not!
While the Caledonian Ball is not exactly my cup of tea - nor any ball or specially coloured tie do either - it appears that Highland evening dress is required (unless in military garb), and that in England.

It seems to me that these views are a definite minority report, and a small one at that.