Photos from Scottish Village at Grand Central Station in NYC

**UmAnOnion** · 3rd April 06, 02:07 PM

as i was heading out the door sw the following in a display case:

Thought of the Derek when i saw this as it woudl have been a great addition to his pirate outfit...

each peice was made by local (in Scotland) craftsmen and were not for sale during the show (thank goodness) I was tempted to make an offer for the second kilt pin in from the left - nice & clean - not too fussy. luckily it was securely locked behind the glass so i escaped intact.

actually went back to the 21CK booth and bought one of thier lightning bolt kilt pins - the guy gave it to me for $20 as opposed to the 25 pounds its listed for in thier catalogue... sometimes brown nosing (and name dropping - mentioning Xmarks earned me a few brownie points ) has its benefits...

Will be heading back on thursday & hopefully will have a few more pics to share

Cheers

**Colin** · 3rd April 06, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by UmAnOnion

Nice pins, but I love the tartan, anyone wanting to guess what it may be?

**pdcorlis** · 3rd April 06, 03:28 PM

UmAnOnion

THANK YOU for the great photos - looks like an amazing experience for you and so great of you to share it with the rest of us!

**Southern Breeze** · 3rd April 06, 03:57 PM

Great pics and an awesome report! Thanks!

**Sherry** · 3rd April 06, 04:41 PM

Thanks, Onion! I've been wishing I could be there for a wee visit, & you've given me the next best thing.

**Livingston** · 3rd April 06, 04:49 PM

Makes me wish I had visited my sister in NYC this year instead of last year. Great pics. Glad to see youi had a great time.

**dwg** · 3rd April 06, 10:40 PM

What a good report ! we all want more (Please)

Derek

**Josh_E** · 4th April 06, 04:35 PM

In 2nd picture with the celebrity's kilt did any one notice the sign that said ozzy osbourne? I googled it but i couldn't find a pic. In the first picture there is one sign that said Jack Osbourne, now does that mean Ozzy's son or A different Jack?

**Hamish** · 3rd April 06, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by UmAnOnion

as i was heading out the door sw the following in a display case.

Thought of the Derek when i saw this as it woudl have been a great addition to his pirate outfit...

each peice was made by local (in Scotland) craftsmen and were not for sale during the show (thank goodness) I was tempted to make an offer for the second kilt pin in from the left - nice & clean - not too fussy. luckily it was securely locked behind the glass so i escaped intact.

actually went back to the 21CK booth and bought one of thier lightning bolt kilt pins - the guy gave it to me for $20 as opposed to the 25 pounds its listed for in thier catalogue... sometimes brown nosing (and name dropping - mentioning Xmarks earned me a few brownie points ) has its benefits...

Will be heading back on thursday & hopefully will have a few more pics to share

Cheers

Colin,

I am glad you made it (and will do so again) to the Scottish Village exhibit, and thanks for taking so many great photos - more on Thursday? I recognise the 'Pirate' sporran. It's one of a range of contempoary sporrans made by Sporran Nation ( www.sporran-nation.co.uk ). Howie (TFCK) stocks them in his Edinburgh showroom. It's a pity you missed Howie, he's such a great guy, but if you catch up with him when you return, say "Hi" from me and tell him I'll call him at home next week. Thanks.

The other guy you spoke to at the TFCK stand was probably Hugh - I recognise his pinstripe suit with matching accessories which he wore to the grand opening of Howie's Royal Mile showroom last year. Hugh's another great guy who has been with Howie's family kiltmaking business for many years. Do say "Hi" to him also, on my behalf.

Enjoy the rest of Tartan Week.