The Kilted Calendar

[macwilkin]

January 25: the birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, in 1759. Many kilts are worn on that day at Burns Night suppers around the world.

April 16: The anniversary of the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Jacobite forces under Charles Edward Stuart defeated by Government forces at Drumossie Moor.

June 24: The anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, in which Scottish forces under Robert the Bruce defeated Edward II.

September 9: The anniversary of the Battle of Flodden in 1513, where a large number of Scots, including King James IV, were killed.

Also, perhaps kilts could be worn on:

1 July -- Canada Day
4 July -- US Independence Day
26 January -- Australia Day

In recognition of the contributions of Scots & Celtic immigrants to those countries -- other national holidays for other countries would be appropriate as well.

25 April -- ANZAC Day (Australia New Zealand Army Corps)
11 November -- Remembrance/Veteran's Day

Both of these holidays would be appropriate to honour Scottish & Celtic soldiers, no matter what nation's military they served.

Cheers,

Todd

[Graham]

Don't forget that Tartan Day is July 1 down under and in NZ.