First Woman wins Gold Medal at Argyllshire Gathering

[BLHS209]

"Two observations that I take from the picture and the video is how nice it is to see the lady pipers wearing tartan skirts and not kilts, sporrans, bulky hose...."

I too made the observation that she (and a few others) were in a longer skirt, "stockings", and no sporran. I didn't say anything earlier as I was unsure of how things are done elsewhere.

To the more knowledgeable: Would this be because she (and the others) are not members of a specific band?

Chris Shepherd

[JSFMACLJR]

I too made the observation that she (and a few others) were in a longer skirt, "stockings", and no sporran. I didn't say anything earlier as I was unsure of how things are done elsewhere.

To the more knowledgeable: Would this be because she (and the others) are not members of a specific band?

Chris Shepherd

My guess is that the ladies are dressed this way because they are ladies. Men wear the kilt; women don't dress up like men and wear men's clothing--they wear skirts.

I think most of the male pipers are wearing just plain old day wear. This isn't a "band" per se, but rather a group of pipers. I believe they are all medal winners in the various piping competitions at the Gathering.

[BobsYourUncle]

Sandy, thanks for posting the info and the link. It was quite fun to watch. I assume that the younger fellow in the first row of Gentlemen Rankers is the current Duke? The dark glasses and fleeting appearance kept me from a postitive i.d. ...

[Jock Scot]

Sandy, thanks for posting the info and the link. It was quite fun to watch. I assume that the younger fellow in the first row of Gentlemen Rankers is the current Duke? The dark glasses and fleeting appearance kept me from a postitive i.d. ...

As Sandy is probably sound asleep and it is 0820 here, I hope he won't mind me helping out. Yes that is the Duke.

[JSFMACLJR]

As Sandy is probably sound asleep and it is 0820 here, I hope he won't mind me helping out. Yes that is the Duke.

Thanks Jock !

PS. Yes, I was sound asleep

[Mike_Oettle]

Leaving aside the discussion on whether the women are wearing kilts, I like the fact that the women are not wearing sporrans, and that the rest of their outfits are feminine.
And I do think that Miss Henderson is a good deal smarter than the lass behind her in a black blouse.
A fine turnout all in all, even though I have not yet been able to watch the video.
And while you gents are grandly discussing “the Duke”, I am a bit in the dark. The Duke of?
Regards,
Mike

[Jock Scot]

Leaving aside the discussion on whether the women are wearing kilts, I like the fact that the women are not wearing sporrans, and that the rest of their outfits are feminine.
And I do think that Miss Henderson is a good deal smarter than the lass behind her in a black blouse.
A fine turnout all in all, even though I have not yet been able to watch the video.
And while you gents are grandly discussing “the Duke”, I am a bit in the dark. The Duke of?
Regards,
Mike

The Duke of Argyll.

[Mike_Oettle]

Many thanks, Jock.