I've a pal in Scotland that attended the anti-pylon rally at Sheriffmuir, yesterday afternoon. He was dressed in his belted plaid.

Historic Scotland was offering free admission to all the Historic Scotland sites, over the weekend, and this young man decided that since he was in the vicinty, he would take advantage of the opportunity to visit Stirling Castle for free.

Upon his arrival at the castle, he was informed that he was denied entry, because of the way he was dressed!

Are you with me on this one? A Scot, wearing a belted plaid, was denied entry to Stirling Castle, because he did not meet Historic Scotland's required dress code for visitors.

And so many wonder why there are not more kilts seen in Scotland.

My pal refused to leave the castle and ultimately the polis were called to escort him from the property.

I'll refrain from making political comment on Historic Scotland, other than to say it would be nice to actually hear Historic Scotland tour guides speaking with Scots accents.