Sporran Selection Advice...

**Baeau** · 19th February 18, 10:16 PM

Something, I neglected to post. I'm happy to see other that have anything from previous generations. Close or distant past, doesn't matter. It's something that I'm guilty of.

**McMurdo** · 20th February 18, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by tokareva

McMurdo, what tartan is that your dad was wearing in the pic? Thanks.

Dad is wearing the Gunn Modern tartan, his mother was a Gunn.

**tokareva** · 20th February 18, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Dad is wearing the Gunn Modern tartan, his mother was a Gunn.

Thank you, I thought it looked like the Gunn tartan. I have one in muted but it didn't turn out like I had hoped, wish that I had ordered the modern or ancient. (more on that later)

**McMurdo** · 20th February 18, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by tokareva

Thank you, I thought it looked like the Gunn tartan. I have one in muted but it didn't turn out like I had hoped, wish I had ordered the modern or ancient. (more on that later)

Here it is in colour a few years ago when it fit me

**Dileasgubas** · 21st February 18, 11:36 PM

Just for the record, most, if not all Highland military undress uniforms feature a simple brown leather sporran, paired with black or sometimes brown brogued shoes. There has never really been a requirement to “match.” Most military folks also wear simple lovat green or a plain muted hose. My sporran is probably 50years old and except for some wear near the stud closure, it is still quite serviceable. In my mind, that works for most occasions and would certainly not be considered “wrong” except for the formal occasions.

In the end, whether you choose black or brown (or both), new or used, I would recommend a leather sporran as a first purchase. And as for matching, I like to see matching straps/belts rather than shoes.

**Baeau** · 22nd February 18, 05:38 PM

I just wanted to offer a public (forum) 'Thank You' to FossilHunter. He tipped me off to a, made in Scotland, eBay sporran. I bid, I won. The second miracle in 2000 years, me lucky. Hopefully, I won't be, too, disappointed with my $19.99 purchase (including post). I'll let all know, near the end of next week.

**FossilHunter** · 23rd February 18, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Baeau

I just wanted to offer a public (forum) 'Thank You' to FossilHunter. He tipped me off to a, made in Scotland, eBay sporran. I bid, I won. The second miracle in 2000 years, me lucky. Hopefully, I won't be, too, disappointed with my $19.99 purchase (including post). I'll let all know, near the end of next week.

I’m excited to see it in action!

**Baeau** · 23rd February 18, 05:05 PM

The bargain gets better. The seller is tossing in a sporran belt. Used very little. Apparently, he preferred the ones, he made. Also, a list of related items he's needing to peddle.

**Baeau** · 24th February 18, 07:11 PM

Terry.......
I was reviewing the thread & noticed the best accessory I could think of. The wee dram of the creature, you are holding

Originally Posted by Terry Searl

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**Terry Searl** · 24th February 18, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by Baeau

Terry.......
I was reviewing the thread & noticed the best accessory I could think of. The wee dram of the creature, you are holding

You've got keen vision......heh! heh!....I was lucky enough to purchase a bottle of Talisker DARK storm while I was away to the old country last fall.....a lovely whisky it is, but I was told only available at Duty Free's.....I don't know if that is so but I do know it isn't available here on Vancouver Island......cheers