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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Barclay View Post
    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.
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
    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?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Barclay View Post
    Would that even be the case regarding the Royals Jock?
    I have no idea.
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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    To the author of such rubbish--I say...:fewl:

    But wait...did you happen to say something about pipes??????
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    In general, I'm a fan of The Chap, but in this matter I must wholeheartedly disagree with the gentleman editor.

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    Question "North Britain"... Really?

    Well, I guess it could be in the vein of the magazines tongue-in-cheek editorial context harking back to an antiquated era of pompous imperialism... or whatever, but it all sounds rather typical of the Sasanach opinion toward the kilt (still?) in my personal experience. I've found that whenever a Brit has disapproved of my kilt wearing, they have been English, which I find almost amusing in its irony. Not that this is the view of every Englishman, I understand, as is most apparent from our forum.
    Here's tae us, Whas like us... Deil the Yin!

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    I would like to mention that I seldom, if ever, meet The Chap's sartorial standards, and could not possibly care less.

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    It's called satire...

    Quote Originally Posted by Lime View Post
    My love of tweed and pipes led me to subscribe,some time ago, to a little magazine called "The Chap".

    I've just received the latest edition and was reading the "Advice" Column when I came across the following:

    "I am writing to seek your counsel on the controversial subject of wearing kilts south of the border: on what occasions is it Chap to do so? And what minimal Scottish credentials ought a Chap possess to qualify to wear one at all?

    I yield to few in my admiration for North Britain. But persons of taste and discernment must concede that, in matters sartorial this part of Her Majesty's United Kingdom has made little contribution to the wellbeing of mankind. The kilt is a garment which, if it must be worn at all, should be worn only by a Scotsman - and preferably, only in Scotland. On a non-Scotsman, it is an absurdity. On a non-Scotsman outside Scotland, it is an outrage."


    Patently this is an incredibly ignorant viewpoint and one which is completely unfounded; virtually every point they make is offensive. Needless to say I will be cancelling the subscription henceforth.
    I have been a reader of The Chap since the first issue, and take not the least umbrage at any of their "advice". If, however, their satirical comments about wearing the kilt have offended you, then by all means cancel your subscription. As for me, I'll continue to read The Chap and laugh my **** off at the more outrageous things they publish from time to time.

    You do know that The Chap is a humour magazine, don't you?

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    This is off topic so don't get mad but for those who like The Chap Magazine here is a vid you might find humorous.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iRTB-FTMdk
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