Glengarry Question

**Jack Daw** · 17th March 11, 12:07 AM

I can understand why some may like the look of a glengarry, but it doesn't have much practical use. It doesn't shade the sun, it doesn't protect much from rain, and it easily falls off the head when bending over or sometimes just in nodding. I wear it only when I pipe or march in a clan parade, then off it comes. As far as dicing, I've never seen anyone given a hard time about wearing any bonnet with it. My frequent co-convener for my clan association wears a diced balmoral and no one has given him a harsh word for the past 10 years. Where I draw the line is in wearing any sort of red coat. No offence to my British friends here.

**English Bloke** · 17th March 11, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

... Where I draw the line is in wearing any sort of red coat. No offence to my British friends here...

**JOHNNY FAIRLESS** · 18th March 11, 10:17 AM

Many thanks to the moderators. Well- I'm happy to hear all this info. about this traditional headwear. This is a subject I've always thought about. I agree that they are not very practical but the glengarry looks sharp. I'm the type that wants to gain as much knowledge about something as I can before I purchase it. Thanks guys.