Loch Lomond & Inverary games

**Phil** · 9th May 13, 12:07 AM

Kilts galore in this programme about the Loch Lomond National Park - https://www.itv.com/itvplayer/caroli...es-1/episode-1 - apologies if it doesn't work outside the UK.

**thecompaqguy** · 9th May 13, 02:29 AM

It's a great programme - very well put together and informative

**Jock Scot** · 9th May 13, 03:18 AM

Well done Phil, yet another one that I would have missed. A fair effort and with just enough humour to make a rather charming TV program of that part of Scotland. I hope the rest of the world can see it, maybe on YouTube?

Now a comment purely as, I hope, a helpful educational point for our members, particularly those outwith these shores, to consider. Look out for the charming kilted Americans(2) at the Highland Games. No they are not dressed in T shirts and neon shoes, etc, etc, far from it in fact, but they still manage to stand out nonetheless. Can you spot why they stand out? This is not a criticism in any way, but hopefully an educational point, so please, there is no need for flames.

**creagdhubh** · 9th May 13, 04:52 AM

Unable to view it, dang it! I tried YouTube as well, all I could find that was even remotely related was a trailer for the Cornwall episode.

**sailortats** · 9th May 13, 06:25 AM

Unfortunately as Kyle has said, it is not viewable here in the U.S. so Jock, I am afraid it is up to you to educate us over here as to why they stand out.

**creagdhubh** · 9th May 13, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by sailortats

Unfortunately as Kyle has said, it is not viewable here in the U.S. so Jock, I am afraid it is up to you to educate us over here as to why they stand out.

Indeed. We are eager students, Jock!

**StevieR** · 9th May 13, 09:10 AM

It was indeed a charming programme and from around my old stamping ground - to which I return in a couple of weeks. Hoorah!

Now; I suspect Jock may have been referring to the headwear of the two gents in question. Clan crests, hackles and voluminous sproutings of bog myrtle (for they were Campbells). It was a little over done. Otherwise, I thought they were quite nicely turned out.

**Jock Scot** · 9th May 13, 09:49 AM

Well before I go any further, these chaps are not doing anything wrong, absolutely nothing wrong, but their style is instantly recognisable as different, nothing more. So for educational purposes only, this is what I see.

Let me set the scene. So here we are at a traditional Highland Games, Castle in the heart of a Clan territory, its raining on and off, the ground is pretty soggy, most spectators are not wearing the kilt, a few are, there is at least one pipe band, and assorted games are proceeding in the centre of the ring. So all is pretty standard stuff.

And then we move onto an interview with two Americans and in their way they are dressed very smartly, but instantly seen as different. Steve has spotted the head-wear(both) and their additions, quite right Steve. Then we go to subject A. He is wearing a very nice tweed jacket, with no tie and open necked shirt(a minor give away) and a large clan badge on his breast pocket(a major give away). Now subject B very nearly slipped through! So apart from his glengarry(not usual spectator head-wear in Scotland) and its rather overdone attachments it is the tartan tie with the kilt that catches the eye.

As I say, nothing actually wrong, but collectively these fine points instantly say, visitors. Does it matter? Not one jot! But to those visitors that want to try and blend into the surroundings then these points do stand out. I quite accept that nothing can be done about the accent, but if and it is only if, you want to look the part, then details matter.

**neloon** · 9th May 13, 10:24 AM

I got 10/10, Jock!
And I know this sounds rude but I have to add that the pair of them seem undefinably, well...self-conscious.
For those who can't view the film, you're not really missing much. The Games section is the usual contrived presentation that viewers from outside Scotland are believed to want to see. Members of XMTS would almost certainly know about everything that's shown.
Alan

**creagdhubh** · 9th May 13, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

As I say, nothing actually wrong, but collectively these fine points instantly say, visitors. Does it matter? Not one jot! But to those visitors that want to try and blend into the surroundings then these points do stand out. I quite accept that nothing can be done about the accent, but if and it is only if, you want to look the part, then details matter.

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