Kilt Pins

[Kilt'n'Khuk]

I thought kilt pins on the apron were a Victorian invention. So what does it matter where they are placed.

[Robbie]

Sure, if you don’t want one don’t wear one! However, that rather misses the point of this topic, which is if you do wear one then where on the kilt should it be positioned.

However, I must admit to being intrigued by the reference to Queen Victoria. Do you mean that because the first use of the kilt pin is popularly accredited to Queen Victoria then it should not be worn because it is not “traditional”? If so, just how far back do we have to go before something becomes “traditional” and why pick on that date, whatever it is, as the benchmark? After all, Queen Victoria was crowned 167years ago, which seems long enough to me!

[elijah]

Sure, if you don’t want one don’t wear one! However, that rather misses the point of this topic, which is if you do wear one then where on the kilt should it be positioned.

However, I must admit to being intrigued by the reference to Queen Victoria. Do you mean that because the first use of the kilt pin is popularly accredited to Queen Victoria then it should not be worn because it is not “traditional”? If so, just how far back do we have to go before something becomes “traditional” and why pick on that date, whatever it is, as the benchmark? After all, Queen Victoria was crowned 167years ago, which seems long enough to me!

I appreciate your insight, Robbie. Keep on posting. If we're going to wear the kilt, listening to someone actually from Scotland can't help but help.

[Chris]

My wife has a large round Nevern's Cross (a type of celtic cross) brooch that she wears with tartan sashes and shawls. It looks pretty cool as a kilt pin. I'll try to get a picture of it.

[bear]

When I wear one, (usually just with my wool kilt), I wear a 1958 Canadian Silver Dollar with a couple of stick-on pins stuck on. It has a very nice totem pole on it.

[Blu (Ontario)]

When I wear one, (usually just with my wool kilt), I wear a 1958 Canadian Silver Dollar with a couple of stick-on pins stuck on. It has a very nice totem pole on it.

How did you fasten the pins to the coin without destroying the coin

[Robbie]

This sounds a great idea - the UK £2 coin is about the right size and weight - presume the pin will need to be soldered on as I doubt if superglue is strong enough. Must have a try later in the year when I have some spare time.

[Plastic Paddy]

When I'm in the field working, I rarely wear a kilt pin. Otherwise, I wear a simply sword pin. I think the kilt pin also serves to make a unique item of clothing even more distinguished. The kilt pin someone utilizes says something about them, like a tattoo would, but not as permanent.

I like that Bear supplies a key ring type device as an advertisement, but what about a Bearkilt kilt pin???

Just a thought, knowing it's easier to come up with ideas than it is to put them to production.

Slainte

[Colin]

I just use the old claymore/clan crest kilt pin, but I couldn't imagine wearing a kilt without one. They just seem to add that finishing touch to a kilt.

[bear]

When I'm in the field working, I rarely wear a kilt pin. Otherwise, I wear a simply sword pin. I think the kilt pin also serves to make a unique item of clothing even more distinguished. The kilt pin someone utilizes says something about them, like a tattoo would, but not as permanent.

I like that Bear supplies a key ring type device as an advertisement, but what about a Bearkilt kilt pin???

Just a thought, knowing it's easier to come up with ideas than it is to put them to production.

Slainte

Colin has suggested a Bear logo kilt pin. I like the idea but am having trouble finding the time to source it.