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Scottish Kilts – A Must Have for Highland Games

  • July 10, 2016
  • Alen Kesler
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Must Wear Kilts At Highland Games

Highland Games are becoming more and more popular across the United States, and if you’re planning to attend one you don’t have to fret about what to wear. The kilt is the perfect garment to sport when you head out to enjoy a day at the games due to the long tradition that the kilt has in Scottish culture. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about choosing a kilt for highland game.

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What are Highland Games?

Highland games are festivals that originated in Scotland during ancient times, it’s usually a one-day event that takes place in outdoor spaces across the country. Therefore, it is held in the spring or summer, this includes a variety of scottish events like bagpiping, drumming and Scottish dance and athletic competitions.

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Participants in the sporting events toss long poles known as capers, stones, hammers, weights, sheaves and other objects to show off their physical prowess. Parades may be held, and there are usually vendors selling merchandise, food, and drinks. At every game, you will see all the locals enjoying the day alongside visitors to their fullest.

Choosing a Kilt for Highland Games

Men who participate and volunteer at highland games will usually wear scottish kilts for men that represent their Celtic heritage, and many attendees choose to wear them, too. When you’re considering highland games kilt, think about it.

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Key Facts

  • If you are Scottish, you can choose a kilt with a tartan that reflects your family’s lineage. Like coats of arms, certain Tartan Patterns are representative of heraldry. 
  • If you like something classic, a plaid kilt is definitely the way to go and will have you matching the other gentlemen at the highland games.
  • If you want something a little simpler, then a mens utility kilts in a solid color may be more for you. 
  • And if you like to stand out in a crowd, a leather kilt, and denim kilt or will have you attracting attention!
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Just like pants, kilts usually have storage built in to help you carry your essentials. Sporran bag are mini purses worn at the front of a kilt for carrying items. They usually give a kilt a more classic look. Contemporary Kilts often feature pockets like pants. You can find kilts with just a couple pockets or with deep cargo kilt and loops for holding tools. 

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Before you start shopping for a kilt, it is a good idea to figure out what you might want to bring to the games, so that you can make sure you choose a kilt with the right amount of pockets or the right size sporran. Want some helping selecting the perfect kilt for a highland game? We’ll be glad to assist you.

Why Kilt is a good choice on Highland Games?

At Highland kilt store, we have dozens of different kilt designs available to suit your needs and your tastes, and everything that we carry is made to measure to ensure that you’ll look your best at the event. Contact us: at (800) 999-0100 or support@scottishkiltshop.com for assistance.

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