'Monarch' again.

**Hamish** · 24th October 04, 03:33 PM

Well, it's been a couple of weeks since we saw Duncan striding off, not into the sunset but almost as emotionally charged. In that time, there has not been another kilt on screen - until this evening.

All too briefly, we had a scene in a local pub where a live band (un-named) was playing lively, danceable Scottish music (in fact, I managed a few Scotttische and Fling steps to the rhythm, so they were pretty good!) One - just one - of the band was dressed in The Kilt and, horror of horrors, he wore no sporran that I could see!!

Just thought I'd mention it - you know me!

**beverlonian** · 24th October 04, 04:09 PM

Ham, I thought I saw Gollie wearing a kilt in last week's episode. Doesn't look as though anyone else is taking up the mantle!

**Rufus** · 25th October 04, 04:01 PM

You'd think Paul would have learned the joys of a kilt after the Hogmanay special.

(I finally got to see that one last night.)

I figured Tom Baker would wear a kilt on the show, after seeing the magazine spread of him in a kilt.

**Rigged** · 26th October 04, 10:36 AM

My wife and I rented the DVD of the first four episodes. We like the show and will certainly add more episodes to our Netflix list.

I like Duncan's constant kilt-wearing, but he seems a bit loopy. I guess he's the "comedic relief" character. That's too bad.

**macwilkin** · 26th October 04, 11:23 AM

I like Duncan's constant kilt-wearing, but he seems a bit loopy. I guess he's the "comedic relief" character. That's too bad.

Golly has worn a kilt on several occasions -- he is the bard & sage of Glenbogle, so when he wears the kilt, it shows respect.

Cheers,

T.

**Hamish** · 28th October 04, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by beverlonian

Ham, I thought I saw Gollie wearing a kilt in last week's episode. Doesn't look as though anyone else is taking up the mantle!

If he did, Joe, then I must have blinked - and missed it!

Golly is usually only ever seen in the kilt when there is some special event taking place. I am not aware that it has ever been an 'everyday' garment for him.

**macwilkin** · 28th October 04, 05:31 PM

Golly is usually only ever seen in the kilt when there is some special event taking place. I am not aware that it has ever been an 'everyday' garment for him.

What impresses me is that Golly wears a MacDonald tartan kilt, even though he is a Mackenzie, which shows that he is in service to the Laird. Just wish I could figure out what his badge is on his bonnet -- it's not a Mackenzie badge, and not a MacDonald either -- Hector wore the traditional MacDonald badge, but the badge depicted on the Flag in the first episodes and the web site looks more like a Forbes or Sempill badge.

Cheers,

T.

**Colin** · 29th October 04, 08:28 AM

I got the impression that like the crest on the flag, that the show was using a made up crest for the MacDonalds of Glenbogle. I thought I saw the same crest on Hector's binocular case in episode 8 of series 2 (when the American visits). I would not be suprised at a made up crest, so as not to capitalize on another branch of the clan MacDonald.

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 29th October 04, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by episcopalscot

Just wish I could figure out what his badge is on his bonnet -- it's not a Mackenzie badge, and not a MacDonald either --

It's the "Deers Grass" badge from the MacKenzies.

Had a wonderful source look into it for us.

**macwilkin** · 30th October 04, 04:59 AM

"Deers Grass"...Well, I'll swan, Jimmy!

Does your source have a picture of this badge?

Colin, you Mackenzie, you...are you listening? :mrgreen:

Jimmy, would you hurry up and get out to Bass Pro so I can stand you a drink?

Cheers,

T.