too long a kilt, but what tartan?

**BCAC** · 12th November 13, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

I am the Regimental Kiltmaker to the Canadian Scottish Regiment.

I have had Regimental Sergent Majors tell me in all seriousness that the kilt must be worn so that it touches the floor when you kneel.

I've also seen the condition of the stores kilts. They are usually in a pile in an out of the way corner. A new troop arrives and is directed to the pile and told to try on kilts till one fits. No instruction, no guidance. Invariably they put the kilt on at jeans waist. They simply are not told any difference.

But in the referenced pic by the OP shows an officer who should know better.

What amazes me in this instance (your photo), Steve, is that his Sgt/CSM/RSM didn't grip him before he actually got on parade and get him to sort out his kilt or heave him off the parade (with the subsequent consequences)!

Maybe it was OK when he was static and just "went south" when he started moving?

**Nathan** · 12th November 13, 06:25 AM

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**Riverkilt** · 12th November 13, 06:41 AM

Maybe the guy in the OP is a vet who hasn't worn the uniform in a while or had to "borrow" the kilt....or....just maybe....God Forbid....there's a new look coming....driven by the youth!?

**plaid preacher** · 12th November 13, 07:20 AM

I know there is someone on Xmarks who is associated with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders who are from the Morrisville area, and so have all confidence that this will get sorted by someone more knowledgable than I, but the sporran of the officer in question looks like the SDG Highlanders, not Camerons. A news report of the event (the commemoration of the Battle for Chrysler's Farm) also notes that Mr Harper also announced that the regiment has received news that HM the Queen has agreed to become their Colonel-in-Chief.

The tartan then would be Macdonell of Glengarry

**Nathan** · 12th November 13, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by plaid preacher

I know there is someone on Xmarks who is associated with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders who are from the Morrisville area, and so have all confidence that this will get sorted by someone more knowledgable than I, but the sporran of the officer in question looks like the SDG Highlanders, not Camerons. A news report of the event (the commemoration of the Battle for Chrysler's Farm) also notes that Mr Harper also announced that the regiment has received news that HM the Queen has agreed to become their Colonel-in-Chief.

The tartan then would be Macdonell of Glengarry

I think you're right! Now that I think of it, I think the Camerons wear a solid dark green necktie rather than tartan and don't have dicing on their glengarrys... Sharp eye! Also, you're right, Chrysler's farm is between Morrisburg and Cornwall and the SD&Gs are headquartered in Cornwall.

**Kalok Sundancer** · 12th November 13, 07:51 AM

Ok... That brings the question...

Many kilt measuring instructions say to kneel on the floor and measure from the floor in that kneeled position up to the waist. Is that not correct?

**BCAC** · 12th November 13, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Kalok Sundancer

Ok... That brings the question...

Many kilt measuring instructions say to kneel on the floor and measure from the floor in that kneeled position up to the waist. Is that not correct?

No it's not right.

There are some that say kneel on the floor, measure to waist and subtract 1 (or 2) inches.

The best thing to do is to talk to your kiltmaker beforehand and measure (with the help of someone else) your body the way your kiltmaker wants you to. That way, you are both talking the same language.