Well we’re here... as I’m kinda stuck seated for most of the day, your Xmarks reporter shall amuse herself with updates on an Aussie style festival (supposedly Scottish based)

1) The ‘50’s style tartan dress was thrown in the corner in a fit of pique....your reporter isn’t as glamorous as she wishes today.

2) Bendigo is delightful at the moment but high temperatures are expected later.
Rosalind Park is a cool oasis of mature Elms & Oaks with the occasional Palm tree, shady and cool - the grass is even green!

3) The Pipe Bands look rather spiffing and correctly attired.
Bands Competing. [Tartan Worn]
-Hawthorn, [MacKenzie] Moorabbin [ William Bruce] (Grade Two)
- City of Melbourne [Logan Maclennnan], Victoria Scottish [Robertson] (Grade Three)
-Frankston [Macgregor], Golden City[Royal Stewart],Haileybury [Haileybury], Maryborough [ Hunting Stuart], City of Melbourne #2 [ Logan Maclennan], Old Scotch [Gordon], St Arnaud [ Cameron of Erracht], Watsonia [MacBeth] (Grade Four)
Haileybury #1 & #2 [Haileybury] ( Juvenile)
Bendigo Highland [MacPherson] ( non competing)

4) Crimes against the Kilt already seen by 10am
Kilts to short.
Kilts to long.
To short kilt with Tshirt & Leather vest with fringing accessorised with a rather large Viking shield.
Woman wearing a Dirndl.
Footy socks worn with Kilts.

5) Honourable Mentions of good taste and great accessories both casual and traditional.
Most of the clan representatives look good.
(thank god the kilts are the right length)
Some lovely leather and canvas Bahama hats for sun protection.
The little boy in a belted plaid and a cool plastic sword.
Special Mention of the cute pony with his plaid.

I’ve had to miss the parade as I can’t walk that far.

More later when the sword fighting starts...
Your reporter is hanging with the Glen Lachlan Estate College of Arms!
[Black Kilts from Heritage of Scotland]