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29th August 13, 11:28 AM
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Hello Fraser of Lovat, and welcome to X Marks from Delaware, USA.
There are a lot of opinions as to what is acceptable or not to wear with a kilt but, I believe it has a lot to do with context. I don't believe your cousin was being foolish. He may have been out of context relative to more current trends regarding the kilt but, in a more formal or historical sense, I'm sure his accessories were just fine for the 'Ball'.
My last name is Simpson, and my ancestors came to the US from Scotland so I am a de-facto member of the Fraser Clan (Fraser of Lovat specifically). I just recently received my heirloom (8 yard, 16oz wool, hand sewn) Fraser of Lovat modern kilt (seen here) made by, Bonnie Heather Greene, a member here.
I'm glad you chose to join the rabble and I look forward to your participation.
Nile
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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30th August 13, 05:38 AM
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2nd September 13, 08:29 AM
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Welcome Fraser of Lovat. I have been to the Northern Meeting Ball before, as well as the Oban Ball. Yes, one does see several gentlemen wearing dirks, although they aren't very common. The late Duke of Argyll almost always wore a dirk to balls; his son the current Duke, usually does not. They certainly are appropriate, and if one possesses an heirloom quality dirk, then there is no better place to wear it than at one of the great Highland balls!
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2nd September 13, 09:38 AM
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Welcome, Fraser of Lovat, from Inverness-shire and British Columbia.
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10th September 13, 09:29 PM
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 Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR
Welcome Fraser of Lovat. I have been to the Northern Meeting Ball before, as well as the Oban Ball. Yes, one does see several gentlemen wearing dirks, although they aren't very common. The late Duke of Argyll almost always wore a dirk to balls; his son the current Duke, usually does not. They certainly are appropriate, and if one possesses an heirloom quality dirk, then there is no better place to wear it than at one of the great Highland balls!
Sandy, it used to be that officers of the Atholl Highlanders wore their uniforms to these events, dirks and all. Hopefully the young duke will carry on this tradition.
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