The Royal Caledonian Ball

**Phil** · 16th May 13, 12:25 PM

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** · 16th May 13, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 16th May 13, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

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** · 16th May 13, 02:08 PM

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** · 16th May 13, 02:39 PM

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** · 17th May 13, 07:20 AM

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** · 17th May 13, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by BCAC

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** · 17th May 13, 07:52 AM

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!