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    Where does it end...

    I've a pal in Scotland that attended the anti-pylon rally at Sheriffmuir, yesterday afternoon. He was dressed in his belted plaid.

    Historic Scotland was offering free admission to all the Historic Scotland sites, over the weekend, and this young man decided that since he was in the vicinty, he would take advantage of the opportunity to visit Stirling Castle for free.

    Upon his arrival at the castle, he was informed that he was denied entry, because of the way he was dressed!

    Are you with me on this one? A Scot, wearing a belted plaid, was denied entry to Stirling Castle, because he did not meet Historic Scotland's required dress code for visitors.

    And so many wonder why there are not more kilts seen in Scotland.

    My pal refused to leave the castle and ultimately the polis were called to escort him from the property.

    I'll refrain from making political comment on Historic Scotland, other than to say it would be nice to actually hear Historic Scotland tour guides speaking with Scots accents.

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    Im Suprised at this Mike, ive always found the staff at Stirling castle to be very helpful, regardless of thier accents, I wonder if there will turn out to be more to this than meets the eye, like the Nathan Warmack story, as far as Historic Scotland is concerned, in Inverness the have made a right mess behind Urquhart castle.

    http://www.lochness.co.uk/castle/build/index.html
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    Hi,

    Indeed, sad to see; looks like "MacDisneyland".

    Bob

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    This is bizarre, never heard of anyone being refused admission to anywhere in Scotland because they were kilted - former colleague of mine wears the belted plaid to go out to pubs and clubs occasionally, and I've often visited stately homes or castles in scotland while kilted. What upset Historic Scotland so much? Did they think the guy was going to sell opportunities to other visitors to get their photos taken with him? If that was their problem they should have explained that no trading was allowed on their premises but he was otherwise welcome to come in. I think Historic Scotland have some explaining to do here. This will be one big embarrassment for them if your pal takes his story to the media.
    Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.

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    Question

    I visited Stirling Castle last May, and I was kilted... I wonder if it was the belted plaid that threw them off...

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    Strange set of events. I really do not know what to say, except, who knows??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike1
    ... Are you with me on this one? A Scot, wearing a belted plaid, was denied entry to Stirling Castle, because he did not meet Historic Scotland's required dress code for visitors... My pal refused to leave the castle and ultimately the polis were called to escort him from the property....
    It will be interesting to see where this story goes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike1
    Are you with me on this one? A Scot, wearing a belted plaid, was denied entry to Stirling Castle, because he did not meet Historic Scotland's required dress code for visitors.
    What is Historic Scotland's dress code?

    Was your friend wearing casual attire besides the belted plaid? Open-toed sandals? A t-shirt? Obviously, despite their accents, those working at Stirling Castle must have recognised a kilt when they saw one. There may be other factors at play here.

    Andrew.

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    unbelievable!


    I think a barrage of emails tae Historic Scotland my be in order.....

    could we have specific details?

    times, dates, names, and so on.... what EXACTLY was he wearing? did he hae a sword or the like?

    I'd be happy tae draft a letter....

    (in English no less!)
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    Having worn the kilt to places of interest/museums-military museums and the like all over the UK and much of Europe, I can say that I've only had positive responses.

    So as others have said, there must be more to this story, and I'd be interested to know what.

    Having said that, on occasion I have encountered enactors and the like, not of necessity highland: where my own inclination would be to direct them to the nearest asylum or police cell.

    James

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