Scottish Govt put the kibosh on Dressed to Kilt

[Woodsheal]

It's just a joke. Like the old Calvinist proscription against shaggin' standing up--it might lead to dancing.

Thank you! Just a joke. Apologies to all resident Calvinists....

[sharpdressedscot]

Hmm, I think some people are gonna be a wee bit angry about this.

You can't just stop traditions that have been happening for hundreds of years.

[pdcorlis]

What a shame - in a perfect world it wouldn't be celebrate this OR that - it would be celebrate this AND that...

[sharpdressedscot]

Too bad we don't live in a perfect world...

[Phil]

Hmm, I think some people are gonna be a wee bit angry about this.

You can't just stop traditions that have been happening for hundreds of years.

Um.. actually Tartan Day is fairly recent. While it would be nice to encourage lots of tourists from New York it just ain't gonna happen. I've seen lots of posts here about why it's best to buy local (and I actually agree with that) and how expensive everything is in Scotland (ditto). So where is the bang for the buck in parading around New York? What our First Minister and his colleagues appear to be planning is to visit several places and no doubt put across his views about a modern Scotland. And while they are at it no doubt some business opportunities will be discussed also.

[McClef]

Alex Salmond is not noted as a frequent kilt wearer to begin with.

The strange thing is when it comes to kilted politicians I have seen more kilted Tories - this is not a political statement, just the way it is.

When representing Scotland abroad one would hope that using the national dress would be appropriate no matter how modern a presentation on Scotland one wishes to make.

[Phil]

One of my father's golfing buddies used to visit the States periodically on business and that was the only time he ever wore a kilt. Said it was marvellous for opening doors over there and getting in for a sale.
I don't know if Alex Salmond does ever wear a kilt but, as you say, it tends to be the "Tory toffs" that you see in it - the likes of Douglas-Hamilton. I must make a point of "spot the kilt wearer".

[Phil]

Alex Salmond is not noted as a frequent kilt wearer to begin with.
When representing Scotland abroad one would hope that using the national dress would be appropriate no matter how modern a presentation on Scotland one wishes to make.

He has been known to wear a kilt -

[sharpdressedscot]

Um.. actually Tartan Day is fairly recent. While it would be nice to encourage lots of tourists from New York it just ain't gonna happen. I've seen lots of posts here about why it's best to buy local (and I actually agree with that) and how expensive everything is in Scotland (ditto). So where is the bang for the buck in parading around New York? What our First Minister and his colleagues appear to be planning is to visit several places and no doubt put across his views about a modern Scotland. And while they are at it no doubt some business opportunities will be discussed also.

I didn't mean Tartan Days itself, but the festivities in it.

[Cawdorian]

there is always an English gentleman from the consulate

Both the English gentleman and his wife are very entusiastic participants in many Scottish events around the Atlanta area. He does an outstanding job or representing and promoting Scotland in the City of Atlanta and surrounding area.