USA Kilts

On this episode, the guys discuss Highland Games, whiskey inspired tartans, and more!
Content originally aired in May, 2020.

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On this episode, the guys discuss the first episode from Quarantine, some WW1 history, and more!

Content originally aired in April 2020.

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On this episode, the guys discuss military regalia, staying warm in the winter, and more!

Content originally aired in February 2020.

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 Rocky sits down with an old friend - Barb Tewksbury. Professor, geologist, bagpiper and (most exciting for us) author of the beloved manual 'The Art of Kilt Making', Barb has made the craft of the kilt accessible for thousands of enthusiasts around the world.

 

If you wanna get social with other kilt enthusiasts, go check out the Kilts & Culture group over on Facebook. You can also find USA Kilts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or over at our website at usakilts.com

In this episode of Haggis Hunting we discuss tradition. What is tradition? How do things become traditions? 

 

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On this episode, the guys talk about the release of the K&C tartan, different types of pleating, and Rocky's most hated kind of shoes. 

Content originally aired in January 2020.

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On this Episode, the guys talk about the history of Irish tartans, brown shoes, wearing flannels with kilts, and more!

Content originally aired in December 2019.

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-Would you wear a kilt and Argyll outfit to a job interview? 

-  Are hairless exotic sporrans cool or too weird to wear? Ie. day sporrans or non-fur dress sporrans made from exotic hides such as buffalo, alligator, boar…

-  Do fancy sporran chains, like the ones with plackets instead of links, have meaning or are they just for show? 

-Are there any Nordic or Scandinavian tartans? Any German tartans?

- What do you make of the “English Kilt”? The one that has the English flag as the design on the fabric instead of tartan? 

- Does Ireland have any historical tartans?

- Does the Blackwatch Tartan have negative connotations or a bad reputation due to it being worn by Hanoverian troops in the 1745 Uprising? Are there any other tartans that might inspire negative feelings?

- Should the stone on your plaid brooch or sgian dubh match a color in your kilt’s tartan? Is there any meaning to the color of the stone?

- How much of the flashes should be shown beneath the cuff of the kilt hose?

- How high up should your kilt hose come? Where should flash ribbons be located?

- Can you wear a plaid flannel shirt with a tartan kilt?

-What kind of shirt do you wear with a Sheriffmuir jacket?

- I was recently in Scotland and was told that traditionally you go through your mother’s line for your tartan. Is this true?  

- What is the significance of the three tassels on a sporran?

-Any suggestions for ladies accessories to coordinate with a man’s kilt?

- If I’m wearing a dark Stewart kilt and Jacobite shirt (Highland shirt), what kilt hose would look best?

-  What is the origin of the square buttons on the Prince Charlie jacket?

-  Since brown shoes are currently popular with suits, could brown shoes be an option for formal or semi-formal kilt wear / Highland dress?

- If the general rule is to match the leathers of shoes, belt, sporran etc., is it odd to wear brown shoes and a brown sporran with a kilt that has black straps?

- Given how complex it is to make a kilt from scratch...what do you find more satisfying - making a kilt to the sett or the stripe? Tartan or tweed?

-Is it “overboard” to wear a Clan Crest buckle...and sporran...and kilt pin together?

- tARTAN cHALLENGE!!!

-I have been told that the kilt in its present skirt-like design was actually invented by an Englishman. Is this true? 

- When is it too early in the day to wear a dress sporran? Can you wear just a vest and a dress sporran for a semi-fancy look?

- Why is there no lining in a Poly Viscose kilt?

- Do you find kilt hose warm enough when wearing a kilt in winter?

- Is there a difference between box pleats and military box pleats? Should I consider either for my USMC tartan kilt?

Rocky sits down with Brian Wilton, creator of the Scottish Tartan Authority. They talk about history, the tartan database and more! 

If you wanna get social with other kilt enthusiasts, go check out the Kilts & Culture group over on Facebook. You can also find USA Kilts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or over at our website at usakilts.com

Based on Erik's master list and a roll of the dice, here are the myths we bust this session:

-“Going Regimental is a Must"

-"The Great Kilt is the only REAL kilt"

-"It MUST be tartan to be a true kilt"

-"Hunting tartans are for hunting in"

-"William Wallace wore a kilt in Braveheart! It's cool so it must be accurate"

If you wanna get social with other kilt enthusiasts, go check out the Kilts & Culture group over on Facebook. You can also find USA Kilts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or over at our website at usakilts.com

On this Episode, the guys talk about pipe band uniforms, creating the K&C tartan, solid color kilts, and more!

Content originally aired in November 2019.

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-Our pipe band is considering changing our uniform style. What is a good alternative to the old standard black Argyll jackets and vests, military tunics, etc.? 

- Erik’s dream Sheriffmuir

- When designing a tartan, what is the ideal sett size? What is the ideal pattern repeat size for a tartan?

-When designing a new tartan, how can you tell how much of a repeat you will see on the apron of your kilt? 

- When will the official Kilts & Culture FB Group tartan be ready?

- Do solid-color kilts have a different pleat depth than tartan kilts? Are solid-color kilts harder to make? 

- Is there an optimal pleat depth for getting good “swish” from a kilt?

- Are checkered top kilt hose a thing? What are some good kilt hose color options to go with ancient or muted tartans?

- Would medieval “leg wraps” be good to wear with a kilt?   

-What would be a good tartan to wear for Christmas and the Holidays?

- How many kilt wearers have a primary kilt and a second kilt just for special occasions?

- How well will a five-yard kilt dress up for formal occasions? Can a 5-yard kilt look good for formal or do you have to have an 8-yard kilt with your Prince Charlie?

- What is the difference between and modern tartan and an ancient tartan?

- Why is it so hard to find Ghillie Brogues in wide and long foot sizes? How much do you have to spend? What is a good alternative?

- My roots trace back to McKee, a sept of Mackay Clan. I do not pay for a membership to be part of the Mackay Clan Society but would like to wear the clan badge kilt pin and such. Is it considered bad form to wear clan regalia if you do not pay dues to your clan society?

- Are Clan Societies worth joining?

- If your glengary is too large and has overhang at the back, is it possible to make it smaller? 

- How can you reduce chafing when wearing a kilt? Talcum powder?

- Can you wear rugby socks with a kilt?

- Would a bowler hat (derby hat) look good with a kilt?

- How do you pee in a kilt?

- What is the pouch thing in the front of the kilt called and what is it for? (ie. What is a sporran?)

- Belt with a semi-dress sporran and vest - good look or no?

- How often do you wear Ghillie Brogues? Often? Just for formal? 

- I am seeing a lot of negative connotations from the Scottish towards people from the States. I see they think we are stupid , fat, lazy, etc.......... How true is this? And why...... Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated.