The Highland Subaltern

[Jock Scot]

Yes, quite likely. As a young student in the 50s, even the wet of the kilt or short trousers hem was a problem for us, but nothing like the cold, clinging, clammy, scraaaatchy of tweed! One of my friends wrapped a bit of cotton around his knee and said that did the trick. Never tried it, myself.

Once endured, never forgotten! Which is why most country sportsmen wear plus 4’s out on the hill. Well, that and the ticks, midgies and horse flies too.