An "Outrage".

**Jock Scot** · 13th December 10, 01:37 PM

It was a firm opinion that was often voiced by many a Scot in my youth in the 1940's, but it is not one that I have heard voiced here recently.

**Steve Barclay** · 14th December 10, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

It was a firm opinion that was often voiced by many a Scot in my youth in the 1940's, but it is not one that I have heard voiced here recently.

On the contrary, of those of Scots birth who have seen/heard that I sometimes wear a kilt, not one has hinted that they think I'm a cheeky sassenach stealing their national dress, indeed they mostly seemed very pleased and flattered, even before they knew that I have Scottish ancestry/family.

**Lallans** · 14th December 10, 02:48 PM

I rather think that the "North Britain" thing is a hint that the author is trying to channel the late lamented Oscar Wilde, with measurably moderate success.

**Jock Scot** · 14th December 10, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Barclay

On the contrary, of those of Scots birth who have seen/heard that I sometimes wear a kilt, not one has hinted that they think I'm a cheeky sassenach stealing their national dress, indeed they mostly seemed very pleased and flattered, even before they knew that I have Scottish ancestry/family.

Precisely! Had you been around in the 1940's you would have heard from some Scots of the then elder generation a very different opinion and as you confirm, those views are not apparently held these days.

**Lime** · 15th December 10, 01:47 AM

After my righteous indignation with the Chap had subsided I flicked through some of my back issues having recalled that they did an article on Highland Attire not so long ago.

I quote from their advice on hose: "keep with simple-knit, crisp, white hose to look smart. Argyll and coloured hose are for casual daywear only. Diced hose are normally reserved for those in a regimental colour guard or pipe band".

Mr MacMillan of Rathdown is correct... they are humorous.

**Steve Barclay** · 15th December 10, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Precisely! Had you been around in the 1940's you would have heard from some Scots of the then elder generation a very different opinion and as you confirm, those views are not apparently held these days.

Would that even be the case regarding the Royals Jock?