The knowledge gained by the purchase and involvement with Wallace, plus his years of playing and distributing a wide range of bagpipes by the leading makers,gives him a vast insight as to what is quality of product in the bagpipe world. In 2013 Gerry purchased Wallace Bagpipes, which he sold in 2016. To order any items not specifically listed on our website, simply browse the McCallum / MacRae Catalog and call us for our price and an estimated delivery time. The Glen is worn with its point in line with the nose, cocked to the right, 1” (2 fingers) above left eyebrow and ½ “ ( 1 finger) above right eyebrow.We are very proud to be a MacCallum and MacRae Bagpipe distributor and to offer the complete line of McCallum and MacRae bagpipes and other products. Ribbons should be wrinkle free (should lie flat: therefore must be ironed) The hem of kilt should just touch the floor, when the individual kneels down). The pleats should be at the back of the kilt. Lines pulls you have it too tight, let it rest on your hips. The Kilt should come to the centre of your knees and sit well up on your natural waist. The left apron to the right fastened the waist and hip buckles, fringed edge and kilt pin to the right. A kilt closes right apron to left buckle through the hole and fastened to the left buckle. The bulged part of the pin is downward on the kilt. The kilt pin would be worn approximately 4” up, and 3” in from right hand side of kilt front apron. The flashes are to be worn half way between the leg front and leg’s immediate side. Ironed flat, so as they lie flat on the side of the leg, worn at equal length below bottom of hose roll. These should be worn on the outside of the leg, bringing the sock turnover down to cover half the double loop of the flash. Now pass the laces around the back of the ankle and bring to the front and tie a normal bow, the remaining lace and toggles should hang to the front. Then twist three times and pull tight again to create a vertical thong. To tie the laces on the Brogue, cross the laces, pull them tight in a simple knot. Worn level from front to back of body, either lying at the top of the kilt, or one finger width down from top edge of the kilt. Worn firm to the body, over the sporran strap, but not through the kilt loops. Buckle should be centered at front of body. Top of the pin to be aligned with the bottom edge of pocket flap. The bottom point of tie should at least touch the top of the kilt, or be worn inside the top of the kilt. Poppies on Remembrance Day are to be worn on the personal left side pocket. Military pins should be worn on the left pocket overlap, on the right hand personal side. ![]() Clean, no wrinkles, brushed free from dust or lint. However, when not playing, drummers are expected to wear the sporran in front of the kilt. This does not apply to drummers, who need to wear the sporran to the side while playing their drums. The strap goes through the loops on the back of the kilt under the waist belt. ![]() Be careful that it does not hang too low. The sporran should be centered to the front of the kilt, 3 fingers or hand’s breadth below the waist belt buckle. Only the top inch should show above the sock. The Sgian Dubhs (black knife) is normally worn down the right sock, although a left handed person could wear it on the left leg. Tops of hose should be level and of equal height from deck all the way round. The outside pattern of the sock should be shown on the turnover. There should be consistent length on the individual’s sock turnover (at least 3-4 finger widths). The kilt hose (socks) should be 2 to 3 fingers below the knee cap.
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