Originally Posted by
Wandering Spark
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Also, I've never worn ghillie brogues, but they don't seem like they would be very practical for running around the Highlands. Wouldn't you constantly be getting bits of heather caught in them?
I couldn't agree more and I am speaking with more than a few decades of deer stalking experience in the Highlands. No one with any experience of deer stalking in the Highlands would even consider wearing ghillie brogues or, for that matter, the kilt, out on the hill. There are far, far better attire choices these days. Heather stalks, bits of grit, sharp edged rocks, ticks, cleggs(horse flies), the wee midge and its assorted blood sucking friends would have a field day!
Although, I have known two hardy deer stalkers, from different Estates who do(did is more accurate as they have passed away!) wear the kilt out on the hill in all weathers, but........they wore sturdy boots and their kilts were distinctly battered and threadbare.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 8th December 24 at 09:01 AM.
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