Boy Scout kilts

[Detroitpete]

If you are interested, the Clan MacLaren Society of North America accepts ALL Scouts who have completed their "wood badge" as non-voting clan members.

See information about Clan MacLaren and the Scouting connection at www.clanmaclarenna.org

I personally think a MacLaren Modern tartan would look GREAT for Scouts ;-)

[tomcherv]

If you are interested, the Clan MacLaren Society of North America accepts ALL Scouts who have completed their "wood badge" as non-voting clan members.

See information about Clan MacLaren and the Scouting connection at www.clanmaclarenna.org

I personally think a MacLaren Modern tartan would look GREAT for Scouts ;-)

That's why I have a MacLaren Modern. And yes - I'm ex-military too, but I'm reasonable. (I was an officer - Lieutenant and then Captain - so I was never really in charge ;-) )

Actually - (Shhhh. Don't tell anyone) I first became interested in Wood Badge because I could join the Clan MacLaren Society of North America and have a reason to wear their tartan. After hanging out here for a while, I know better now.

AND

Wood Badge was an awesome course and one I highly encourage any Scout Volunteer to attend.

[Royal Scots]

Like the picture Nick. I plan on wearing my kilt to roundtable and see what kind of mess that gets me. I've been a woddbadger for only short seven years now and I know that alot of woodbadgers don't understand the concept of the McLaren tartan and the history. It would be nice if there were a memo concerning the use of kilts in the Boy Scouts, however, I don't mind if some of the old codgers get their goat gotten. Most don't own a proper uniform anyway. They show up jeans, slacks, shorts (that are not scout issue), patches put on in the wrong place, and don't follow the rest of the scouting rules. I believe that the kilt at least has more of a place in scouting and should more accepted than what they are at the very least doing.

[McNulty]

I've been involved in Scouting for the past 25 years, most recently as a Unit Commissioner and enjoyed every moment. The ideas(s) for "Proper Uniforming" have always been a topic of discussion during a gathering of Scouters. There is a time and place for all things, and like my kilts, I've got a uniform to suit the occasion. When the regs call for a "Class A" then I wear one, BUT when it just says that I should be uniformed I kinda go from there. Rules are meant to be BENT not BROKEN. During my unit visits I'll wear my MacClaren w/ dark green shirt but if there is a special situation requiring my wearing a certain uniform, then so be it.
Being a Wood Badge Scouter (EC 461 W) with three Woggles I have to/need to set an example for the other Scouts/Scouters and will dress accordingly. However I wear the kilt whenever I can (usually a BW or the MacClaren). No problem at Round Table or Training sessions and especially at gatherings such as Camp-o-rees, summercamp or campouts. I do not want to make the organization that means so much to so many look bad by being improperly dressed. I'll get comments at unit meetings like "What, no kilt tonight?" and the next time show up in one if appropriate. There are times to be "strack" and times to wear the kilt. There, I've shot my bolt.
Nulty

[skruse]

I very much appreciate the discussion. I came up through the scouting program, including Eagle + 2 palms + Vigil OA. Kilts only add to the intrigue of the positive potential scouting offers - for both young men and women.

We now have to train a whole generation of adult leaders who did not come up through scouting, do not have collective wisdom and must learn anew.

[Matty Ross]

I really enjoyed this tread. I have been involved with the BSA for over 25 years and have been to Wood Badge twice. In Fact I was just recently invited to serve on Wood Badge staff. I am rather new to Kilt wearing, however I expect it will be an integral part of my Scouting future. I therefore applaud any Scout or Scouter who wears a Kilt.
See you on the Trail
Matty Ross

[george7]

Since there is so much interest in kilt wearing amongst the scouting community, perhaps the higher ups should consider a modified uniform for allowing kilts. Most branches of the US Military have some sect members who wear kilts for certain occasions.

[beloitpiper]

A mural of some kilted boy scouts in Belfast.

[O'Callaghan]

A mural of some kilted boy scouts in Belfast.

The name O'Reilly and his blue shirt would tend to point to a catholic member of Scouting Ireland. OTOH, wearing tartan rather than solid kilts would almost tend to make me think they were protestants and in the Scouting Association, except that the SA have never worn blue shirts AFAIK and their current rules at least wouldn't allow tartan in NI unless they were all of Scots descent (which of course most of the protestants are, but not all). Not trying to be divisive really, just trying to ID them as one faction or the other, out of curiosity.

[Detroitpete]

"As soon as I get the opportunity to complete Woodbadge, I'll also get a MacLaren kilt and wear it when appropriate."

And not a finer tartan I might say--well worth the reward for a Wood Badge :-)

So I might not be COMPLETELY impartial ;-)


PROUD member of the Clan MacLaren Society of North America. Creag An Turic!

SWK aka Jerry--has a SWEET MacLaren Modern---nice enough for more formal too-do's. Both Jerry and Sport Kilt have GREAT MacLaren Modern for banging about. Add the buckles for a more traditional yet less formal look.

Either way--Jerry and Seamus have ya covered brother, if you don't want to spend up for a tank.