Regimental Sporrans

[RGM1]

My understanding is that sporrans with long horse hair tassels are associated with highland regiments. Seems questionable to wear one when I have no military experience. Any comment?

[Father Bill]

The fact that long hair sporrans have been part of many regimental uniforms does not mean that they were not part of civilian dress, in fact, there was a time when they were pretty well the norm.

I wear one sometimes, and proudly!

[figheadair]

Definitely ot the case. Takea look at Macleay's Highlanders.

https://www.staonlineshop.co.uk/cate...paintings.aspx

[RGM1]

Thanks, this was really helpful. Tempted to get a copy of the print of Andrew Murray since one of my clan lineages goes to an Andrew Murray though clearly not this one.

[kiltedsawyer]

I've always thought the horse hair sporrans were iconic traditional kilt wear, but saw them as being more formal attire. The men in Macleay's Highlanders are shown wearing horse hair sporrans with both formal and day wear kit. For those of you who own these equine sporrans, do you wear them as formal attire only, or with more casual day wear as well?
Cheers,

David

[Jock Scot]

I've always thought the horse hair sporrans were iconic traditional kilt wear, but saw them as being more formal attire. The men in Macleay's Highlanders are shown wearing horse hair sporrans with both formal and day wear kit. For those of you who own these equine sporrans, do you wear them as formal attire only, or with more casual day wear as well?
Cheers,

David

Good question!

I await the replies with interest.

[Father Bill]

Rarely at all, and not yet as daywear, mostly because they are no longer a predominant style.

[Flotineer]

Only worn as a piper, and they were a pain to keep from getting caught in things/disarrayed.

[Father Bill]

Never had a problem with the hair getting caught. As far as 'disarrayed' goes, a product called "Cowboy Magic" works well on the hair. Used by horse men and women on their horses' tails and manes to keep them from tangling. Works just as well when the hair is off the horse as when it's on it.

I found out about it here on XMarks. So much good advice here!

[figheadair]

I've always thought the horse hair sporrans were iconic traditional kilt wear, but saw them as being more formal attire. The men in Macleay's Highlanders are shown wearing horse hair sporrans with both formal and day wear kit. For those of you who own these equine sporrans, do you wear them as formal attire only, or with more casual day wear as well?
Cheers,

David

I unusual wear one with Black Tie, and a goat hair one with White Tie. For day wear I tend to wear lain leather, with or without a cantle, and sometimes fur.