Proscription plaque 1746 from MacPherson Museum

[Quaich Maker]

As was the bit about the sgian dubh being worn on the leg because the kilt had no pocket . What do they think a sporran is ?
In times past , a man's sgian dubh was hidden , hence it's name , often under the arm (in the armpit ), and was placed out in the open , in the legging/boot top , when visiting , as a mark of respect to the host .
Women often hid theirs in the waistband of their apron or similar.
As I was taught it anyhow .
cheers ,
QM