What's All This, Then?

**Mikilt** · 8th July 13, 09:28 AM

Welcome XMarks!

You'll find a great community here and lots of great information.

**sarge** · 8th July 13, 10:03 AM

Instanbul?? Not many kilts there I suppose. Hola

**Nile** · 8th July 13, 10:33 AM

Hello Pierre, and welcome to X Marks from Delaware, USA.

Although a white kilt might be color appropriate for croquet, it might not be the best choice for a kilt worn in other venus. A colorful (or not) kilt could be dressed with a white shirt, white hose, white shoes and perhaps, a white jacket for croquet (provided the 'Croquet Clothing Police' don't issue you a ticket). I believe that wearing a kilt to play croquet is not traditional anyway so, I wouldn't worry about it's color. Just my opinion, of course.

Good luck and enjoy your Scottish adventure (you might be Dunn but you're not finished)!

Nile

**WillowEstate** · 8th July 13, 11:15 AM

Hi Pierre and welcome from sunny Queensland.

As far as your kilt goes, folks here agree that a quality woollen kilt is best and will last a lifetime and while they are right, it can be a tad expensive! But polyviscose economy or casual kilts can be had for much less (£25 up) from such places as Heritage of Scotland. there are such retail stores in Edinburgh but you need to weed out the "Tourist tat" from the traditional look kilts, typically machine made of cheaper materials.

An economy "white tartan"? Unlikely but you might want to look at some of the dress tartans that have a fair element of white.

You could always take up kiltmaking in your retirement - you'll get all the help and encouragement you need right here!

Another tip, the Braemar Gathering is in the top league of Highland games but, on your travels, if you come across a Games from one of the smaller towns or villages, I'm sure you would enjoy the less formal and friendly atmosphere - I developed my love of the games after a chance encounter of the event at Aboyne in the late 1960s - magic!

**dougle** · 8th July 13, 05:49 PM

Hi

**Spartan Tartan** · 8th July 13, 06:01 PM

from Rhode Island.

**Orionson** · 9th July 13, 02:06 AM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Coincidence never fails to amaze me. Until you mentioned it yesterday, I had neither ever heard of, or thought of a white kilt before. Now, today I stumble upon one whilst looking through the Paul Henry, the kiltmaker's wares. Click on the above link. It is definitely not my particular cup of tea, but it may be just the ticket for your croquet needs.

I am inclined to point out, as others have done, that its use may be somewhat "limited", and perhaps not represent much value for money. Matched with all white accessories, it would certainly meet your croquet goals. Wimbledon, too come to think of it. Trend setter, you may well be - yet, I just can't quite see Andy Murray ever taking up this style!

Cheers!

**Chas** · 9th July 13, 02:22 AM

Hello Pierre,

Welcome to XMarks from Norfolk in England.

Don't croquet whites (like cricket whites and tennis whites) take a lot of cleaning? You could be making a rod for your own back.

**Jock Scot** · 9th July 13, 02:26 AM

Originally Posted by Orionson

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Coincidence never fails to amaze me. Until you mentioned it yesterday, I had neither ever heard of, or thought of a white kilt before. Now, today I stumble upon one whilst looking through the Paul Henry, the kiltmaker's wares. Click on the above link. It is definitely not my particular cup of tea, but it may be just the ticket for your croquet needs.

I am inclined to point out, as others have done, that its use may be somewhat "limited", and perhaps not represent much value for money. Matched with all white accessories, it would certainly meet your croquet goals. Wimbledon, too come to think of it. Trend setter, you may well be - yet, I just can't quite see Andy Murray ever taking up this style!

Cheer

That's a picture of Rex! He is a member here, although I don't think that he has posted here in a long while. I hope he is well?