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[Jock Scot]

Jock, maybe "official" would be a better word than formal, since, as Tarheel says, they are more often seen on the heads of pipers and military personnel.

Well yes, but as we are dressing in civilian attire and most of us are neither Military or pipers, why is one bonnet more formal than the other? Are we discussing an American interpretation of reality here? I only ask out of interest, as it seems to me that many interpretations of what happens in Scotland and America differ so, such as St Andrews Day, St Patricks Day, Kirkin the Tartan, Tartan Day and on smaller scale, dirks being worn at weddings, various ceremonies at weddings, that seem such a big deal over there and is often a non event over here?

[Dughlas mor]

Well yes, but as we are dressing in civilian attire and most of us are neither Military or pipers, why is one bonnet more formal than the other? Are we discussing an American interpretation of reality here? I only ask out of interest, as it seems to me that many interpretations of what happens in Scotland and America differ so, such as St Andrews Day, St Patricks Day, Kirkin the Tartan, Tartan Day and on smaller scale, dirks being worn at weddings, various ceremonies at weddings, that seem such a big deal over there and is often a non event over here?

I suppose we are discussing my perception of the connotations of a Glengarry vs. a Balmoral, here in the Northwest of the USA, a long way from the Highlands. If you are suggesting that there is no difference in formality between the two, I am perfectly willing to take your word for it. As for Saints days, Tartan day, etcetera, I am much more of a non event guy.