The Royal Caledonian Ball

[MacCathmhaoil]

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention...the ladies present are absolutely stunning!

And I forgot to mention you are correct about the women! Do look at some of the attire of the men in highland dress, it is interesting to say the least. Everything from those who have taken great care with their attire to some outfits that teeter on ghastly! I recall one individual that was wearing three different tartans, not hunting or dress but three distinctly different tartans.
The Tattler has photos going back over the last ten or so years if you Google it.

[creagdhubh]

And I forgot to mention you are correct about the women! Do look at some of the attire of the men in highland dress, it is interesting to say the least. Everything from those who have taken great care with their attire to some outfits that teeter on ghastly! I recall one individual that was wearing three different tartans, not hunting or dress but three distinctly different tartans.
The Tattler has photos going back over the last ten or so years if you Google it.

Indeed! I noticed that too in regards to some of the men's attire and of course, the gentlemen who are in their mess kit, always look very smart. I'll check out The Tatler too, thanks for that! I would have posted some of the photos from the Ball, yet I am not quite sure if they are copyrighted or not. Haven't really investigated that.

Cheers,

[Phil]

I am sure that all those attending these balls have a super time and it is marvellous that people outwith Scotland can celebrate their heritage in this way. I am not sure, however, just how open this type of event is to the majority of expatriate Scots who might find themselves in London at the tiime, particularly if they do not have the substantial entry fee this type of event attracts.

[creagdhubh]

I am sure that all those attending these balls have a super time and it is marvellous that people outwith Scotland can celebrate their heritage in this way. I am not sure, however, just how open this type of event is to the majority of expatriate Scots who might find themselves in London at the tiime, particularly if they do not have the substantial entry fee this type of event attracts.

Excellent point, Phil. I should mention too, after perusing some of the photos of The Royal Caledonian Ball via The Tatler, I saw a bloke in a very similar doublet to yours, right down to the distinctive, non-lozenge shaped buttons!

[Phil]

Excellent point, Phil. I should mention too, after perusing some of the photos of The Royal Caledonian Ball via The Tatler, I saw a bloke in a very similar doublet to yours, right down to the distinctive, non-lozenge shaped buttons!

I am sure, in fact I believe tha late MacLeod had a similar doublet (probably got it from Stewart Christie as well). The sad fact is that we don't have this kind of "knees-up" generally in Scotland which is a disappoimtment.

[CMcG]

That's an interesting magazine, both for the prose and the pictures. What a resplendent scene the RCB must be with all the finery on display!

[Nathan]

Thanks for sharing, Kyle! Very cool. I like the ads as well. They show the well to do demographic that attends this exclusive 'society' event.

[BCAC]

I too would love to attend, one day.

Although it does say that you will be refused entry if incorrectly dressed, if you look at some of the photos of previous balls, you can easily see that this is not always the case.

There is even a photo in the 2010 magazine where there is a man dressed in a kilt and a saxon jacket (not kilt cut at all) without a tie!

[Chas]

There is even a photo in the 2010 magazine where there is a man dressed in a kilt and a saxon jacket (not kilt cut at all) without a tie!

I would imagine that he arrived wearing a tie.

Regards

Chas

[Cygnus]

It's interesting that they stipulate a black bow tie or lace jabot for Highland dress without making accommodation for the "Perthshire style" of wearing a white bow tie with Highland dress.

Thanks for sharing, Kyle!