Clan Chiefs at the Gathering

[Jock Scot]

I wear a Jacobite cockade in my bonnet, and have often wondered how would folks regard it when I next go across the pond. Well I just noticed that MacTavish is sporting one. Although he is from Canada. Any thoughts.
Regards,
Ken

I think most of us when we see the Jacobite cockade, which is rare, we think, "oh where are they filming today", or, "there goes another tourist". I think you need to understand two things, firstly, a bonnet is not often worn by the locals and secondly the Jacobite cause is not necessarily a universally liked cause in Scotland and certainly in the highlands, surprisingly perhaps to some, it is not a cause that is ever mentioned.In fact, I would go as far to say, that many make a point of not talking about it.

[Redshank]

I think most of us when we see the Jacobite cockade, which is rare, we think, "oh where are they filming today", or, "there goes another tourist". I think you need to understand two things, firstly, a bonnet is not often worn by the locals and secondly the Jacobite cause is not necessarily a universally liked cause in Scotland and certainly in the highlands, surprisingly perhaps to some, it is not a cause that is ever mentioned.In fact, I would go as far to say, that many make a point of not talking about it.

BUT, there are still a few Loyal Men

http://nafirdileas.org/

[Jock Scot]

BUT, there are still a few Loyal Men

http://nafirdileas.org/

That, I suppose, depends on where one's loyalty is put, some 250 years after the event!

[BoldHighlander]

BUT, there are still a few Loyal Men

http://nafirdileas.org/

Interesting.

[kscaddo]

Well I reckon that answers my question. I prefer to "blend in", not "stick out". Although at 6'6" it's kinda hard at times.
Regards, and thanks for your honest answers.
Ken

[Jack Daw]

I think most of us when we see the Jacobite cockade, which is rare, we think, "oh where are they filming today", or, "there goes another tourist". I think you need to understand two things, firstly, a bonnet is not often worn by the locals and secondly the Jacobite cause is not necessarily a universally liked cause in Scotland and certainly in the highlands, surprisingly perhaps to some, it is not a cause that is ever mentioned.In fact, I would go as far to say, that many make a point of not talking about it.

All I know is what I witness. I've only been to Scotland only twice and for both occasions I went to a Highland games in which a few showed up in period dress, or a mix. They were Brits, not tourists.

[Jock Scot]

All I know is what I witness. I've only been to Scotland only twice and for both occasions I went to a Highland games in which a few showed up in period dress, or a mix. They were Brits, not tourists.

I was not really talking about Highland games more like an in the street situation. But you are right! You never know who, or, what you are going to see at a Highland games these days!I also conceed that one should not make assumptions, even though we do!