Quote Originally Posted by highlander_Daz
, the legistlation will exempt the Sgian Dubh as part of out national costume, however in England it would be an offence to carry a Sgian Dubh ,
As a police officer down here on Tyneside, I can confirm you're absolutely right. However, I wouldn't be so mean as to arrest a kilted guy for possession of a Sgian Dubh - circumstances must dictate and we are allowed to use discretion.

Safety Sgian Dubh's are available (no blade) for cross border jaunts !! skihs are also allowed to carry a curved knife as part of national dress, however im not comfortable walked around "armed" so I rarely wear mine except for weddings and only if the groom is wearing one. I prefer the clamore but it is very awkward tring to slip one into ones sock!!
You could argue that if its Ok for others to wear knives for religeous/cultural reasons then its ok for Scotlands national dress. I agree though that if walking through Glasgow town centre on a Friday night it would be best to leave the knife at home. Wore mine in Inverness though!!!

Al