Kilts and cassocks
The attire of the day in the centre of Edinburgh today for the Pope's visit to Scotland - an outbreak of kilts with a good sprinkling of cassocks. These were the scenes on Princes Street at 8.30 a.m. as the crowds began to line the route of the Pope's arrival.
The woman below is wearing the traditional Scottish country dancing costume (not including the jacket!).
Kilts, in ascending order.
Kilt and tweed jacket.
If you don't have a kilt, you drape a tartan rug over your shoulders.
One of the many flag stations.
The Pope joined in the tartan mood, wearing a tartan scarf around his shoulders. Today is St Ninian's Day, so a new tartan, St Ninian, was created for the Papal visit.
What a wonderful post! I am sure you are used to seeing the kilts but it is a treat for me here in Texas! My son in law attended a Scottish wedding in Aberdeen back in July. He wore the traditional kilt with ALL the accessaries! Amber did quite a blog about it as it was SO interesting! I really enjoyed your pics! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant shots, I loved the mix of the father in his white cassock with the man in his kilt!
ReplyDeleteAmazing sights. I have to say, though, when we first moved to New Mexico from New Hampshire, I was fascinated by the cowboys--boots, hats, jeans, shirts, and all. So I guess we have some unique native wear here, as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, lots of local flavor. That's not something we'd see in my part of the world!
ReplyDeletelooks like his visit was pleasant..... thought it might make things crazy
ReplyDeletei would have liked to see the police wearing kilts ;)
ReplyDeletei like kilt but i don't like pope
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it was a very exciting day for Edinburgh. I like the different color combination of kilts and stockings shown in your photographs.
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful to see so many pictures of kilts and tartans. The news reports over here said that the Pope had a very pleasant visit to Edinburgh.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like he was welcomed very kindly. I like all the different kilts.
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