How often do you carry a walking stick when kilted

[shawhighlander]

Well, I relent...I will be carrying a walking stick at The Stone Mountain Highland Games in October.

[BoldHighlander]

Hadn't needed one until recently, work & motorcycle related injuries haunting me from time to time (yeah, I've been a bit hard on my body).

For serious trail hikes I'd sometimes pick up a likely looking branch for a makeshift staff, but I'm on the lookout for something more lasting & robust. They're nice to have if one encounters a rogue stray dog, or once in the blue moon a big cat --- it happened to a pair of ladies out for a walk around a nearby lake. Luckily one had a staff & fended the beast off!

[kiltwearer]

I used to own a practice chanter cane.
You could use it as a walking stick, remove the top and play.