The Royal Caledonian Ball

**CMcG** · 16th May 13, 02:08 PM

That's an interesting magazine, both for the prose and the pictures. What a resplendent scene the RCB must be with all the finery on display!

**Nathan** · 16th May 13, 02:39 PM

Thanks for sharing, Kyle! Very cool. I like the ads as well. They show the well to do demographic that attends this exclusive 'society' event.

**BCAC** · 17th May 13, 07:20 AM

I too would love to attend, one day.

Although it does say that you will be refused entry if incorrectly dressed, if you look at some of the photos of previous balls, you can easily see that this is not always the case.

There is even a photo in the 2010 magazine where there is a man dressed in a kilt and a saxon jacket (not kilt cut at all) without a tie!

**Chas** · 17th May 13, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by BCAC

There is even a photo in the 2010 magazine where there is a man dressed in a kilt and a saxon jacket (not kilt cut at all) without a tie!

I would imagine that he arrived wearing a tie.

Regards

Chas

**Cygnus** · 17th May 13, 07:52 AM

It's interesting that they stipulate a black bow tie or lace jabot for Highland dress without making accommodation for the "Perthshire style" of wearing a white bow tie with Highland dress.

Thanks for sharing, Kyle!

**BCAC** · 17th May 13, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

I would imagine that he arrived wearing a tie.

Regards

Chas

Maybe he did Chas, but he CERTAINLY didn't arrive wearing what was stipulated in their dress code.

**Nile** · 17th May 13, 08:04 AM

Thank you for the post, Kyle, especially the dress code details. I looked at every issue posted on their web site (except 2011 which needs a password) and must say that it's fascinating to see all the variations of formal Highland dress represented. Very enlightening!

And... The articles; a lot of interesting reading there!

Thanks again Kyle,
Nile

**JohntheBiker** · 17th May 13, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Phil

I am sure that all those attending these balls have a super time and it is marvellous that people outwith Scotland can celebrate their heritage in this way. I am not sure, however, just how open this type of event is to the majority of expatriate Scots who might find themselves in London at the tiime, particularly if they do not have the substantial entry fee this type of event attracts.

You are certainly right about this event in terms of how open it is. Dinner and ball will set you back 225 pounds a head. Dinner is usually arranged by tables (so bring all your formally kilted friends). The procession and set reels are by permission and I understand that there is little tolerance for those that haven't got their dances down pat. While there are some odd variations on highland formal wear worn at the ball, you would want to make sure your kit was up to snuff - who would want to be turned away at the door. A lot to be said for going with someone who knows the drill.