Alternate Kilt Pin / Brooch Placement

**McMurdo** · 23rd February 09, 11:41 AM

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**1MUNK3** · 23rd February 09, 12:10 PM

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**Ancienne Alliance** · 24th February 09, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

(2) HRH Prince Henry's kilt pin is placed (approximately) mid way between the top and hem of his kilt.
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Taking notice of your observation, I lowered my brooches a wee bit, not really half way down though.

I would say they are now placed about 2/3 up from the hem.

Best,

Robert

**Ancienne Alliance** · 24th February 09, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance

I just realised I forgot to post a photo of Chrystel's Brooche on her Black Stuart.

More pictures to come...

Best,

Robert

...and here it is : black stones for a Black Stuart.

Best,

Robert

**1MUNK3** · 24th February 09, 09:12 AM

That's really nice. All of them have been really nice. Thanks for sharing.

**kennethrmc** · 24th February 09, 11:05 AM

This post has been inspiring--opens up a whole new way to look at kilt pins & brooches. Thanks everyone!

**Phil** · 24th February 09, 12:31 PM

I see Jock's reaction has been invited once or twice but he has obviously decided on discretion here. I see no reason whatsoever not to experiment with different types of brooches as kilt pins. After all these "Claymore" style things are little more than a macho style of brooch. As to positioning, well, that is a personal matter of course but I will certainly continue to follow tradition for no other reason than it is the most practical to have a pin at the lower end of the apron. Otherwise there is little point in wearing one at all other than for simple adornment.

**Bugbear** · 24th February 09, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Phil

I see Jock's reaction has been invited once or twice but he has obviously decided on discretion here. I see no reason whatsoever not to experiment with different types of brooches as kilt pins. After all these "Claymore" style things are little more than a macho style of brooch. As to positioning, well, that is a personal matter of course but I will certainly continue to follow tradition for no other reason than it is the most practical to have a pin at the lower end of the apron. Otherwise there is little point in wearing one at all other than for simple adornment.

Thanks Phil. I was asking for Jock Scot's word on this. I'll leave it in the corner like you say.

I almost never wear a kilt anymore, so it probably is not a big deal.

**Jock Scot** · 24th February 09, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

Thanks Phil. I was asking for Jock Scot's word on this. I'll leave it in the corner like you say.

I almost never wear a kilt anymore, so it probably is not a big deal.

Sorry Ted, I have been away for a few days and I just have not caught up yet! Give me a wee while to read through and I will see if I have anything useful to say!