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<description><![CDATA[Latest threads from "Scotland"]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:20:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How off the mark is this, if at all?...]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[I saw this sword for sale on the 'net, and at militaria fairs but I'm wondering how far off the mark is it? I was wondering if I could do anything to it to make it look right (as I have a sneaking...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Riding britches...]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hey folks What did the borderers and Scots cavalry wear for britches? Someone showed me a picture mentioned that they wore these pants that looked like cossack/or Turk style. I know th...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[&quot;Braveheart's Scotland&quot; on THC tonight...]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The History Channel is running this show tonight, 9pm mtn standard time. If they are on form the info will be a bit contrary, but to anyone who has read about the battle of Stirling Bridge and never s...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Learning Scots Gaelic...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063251</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hey again all, Over the last few months I've been working to scare up a few resources in order to learn me some Scots Gaelic. So far it's slow going, mostly because I'm having difficulty findi...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Early two handers/great swords etc......]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063378</link>
<description><![CDATA[I am curious about what time period large long swords/great swords/two hand swords (the terminology is hopefully not important as that is a debate in itself) actually appeared in Scotland, in either t...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cold Steel's &quot;New, Improved&quot; Scottish Dirk...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063230</link>
<description><![CDATA[I just posted a review in the "Other Historical/Cultural Weapons" forum, at http://forums.swordforum.com/showth...6589#post826589...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Modern Sgian Dhubs and Dirks?...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063320</link>
<description><![CDATA[I'm looking for a Sgian Dhub to add to my hiking/hunting gear. I know that Cold Steel made the Culloden and is now making the Braveheart (though that one's blade looks a little thin to me), but are t...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Scottish Fighting Systems and Armour...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063444</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hey all, I'm curious to know if anyone has any record of a Scottish fighting system dating from the 12th-14th centuries. From what I've seen there's not much in way of written work coming from Sco...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[new tinker dirks...]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are new dirks and sgians by Mr. Pearce. Wonderful pieces, I think. Especially it´s the interesting carving of the lower couple I like. Have a look at it here: http://www.tinkerswords.com/dir...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Kilt Length?...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063505</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ok, here's my need. I'm looking into buying tartan for a great kilt. I am 5'4ish with around a 32" waist, how much fabric do I need? I guessed about 4-5 yards @ 60" wide or so, but I've also seen p...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What to do?...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063462</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, I was hoping someone could provide me with an ideal of what to do with a red blazer that I have. It is a fairly new one, but I do not need it anymore, so does anybody know of an examp...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Stone Mountain Games...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063566</link>
<description><![CDATA[Just wondering if any other members plan on attending the Stone Mountain Games coming up in October. My wife and I will be in town starting on Thursday and then working at the tent for the majority o...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA['Stalinist' Scottish Heritage criticised...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063526</link>
<description><![CDATA['Stalinist' Scottish Heritage criticised JOHN ROSS THE owner of an ancient Highland castle yesterday criticised the "Stalinist" attitude of Historic Scotland over a nine-year battle to t...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jack guts?...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063593</link>
<description><![CDATA[Folks...Dave Can you use cotton batting for the layers of a jack? Or would they be too light? I also have lots of 50/50 poly cotton fabric and 10oz Duck Cloth, will those work? ...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Paging Dave White......]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063614</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dave, You alive? Sent a couple of PM's to you, and several emails. Everything okay? Alex...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Bonnet...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063335</link>
<description><![CDATA[I just noticed that The Scottish Tartan Museum is oferring a: Scottish Tartan Museum quote:Completely hand knit &amp; felted. 100% wool. Ribbon closure can be sized to fit any head! Tradit...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Scottish Sword ban issue.  (   1...]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Dear All, The Scottish executive has recently announced its proposals towards establishing new laws in Scotland, which include a ban on the sale of swords. Exemptions are included for religious, c...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wallace's Book &quot;Scottish Swords &amp; Dirks&quot;...]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[As an FYI, there's a copy of John Wallace's book "Scottish Swords and Dirks" available in the Classifieds. ...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[durable sgian?...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063634</link>
<description><![CDATA[I have been looking at getting a nice durable Sgian for everyday use as well as to work on small fixed knife self defence stuff. 99% of the Sgians available on the market are horrible SLO's (sgian li...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[thinking of a feilidh beag...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063689</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hey guys. I am thinking of picking up a feilidh beag... likely from the Celtic Croft, unless I can find something less expensive. The prices are hard to beat there, and their homespun has gotten good...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Recommendations on &quot;issue&quot; regimental sword, ca. 1760....]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063671</link>
<description><![CDATA[I'm returning to active life, finally, and part of that is joining a group of 77th Montgomerie's. In general, they like historical accuracy, but it's tough to find things that are right on the little...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Basket-Hilt?...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063712</link>
<description><![CDATA[I was wondering if the basket hilt broadsword ever realy ever had all the decoration? ie lining in the hilt, tassel. Is this a modern thing. All historical swords I'v seen do not have this. Have t...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Basket Hilt Ideas wanted!!!...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063544</link>
<description><![CDATA[I'm looking for ideas for a basket hilt commission that is coming up. I know some of you have swords you are proud of or dreamt about so let me have them! It’s all the better if you can provide pi...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Carved Oak Dirk...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063829</link>
<description><![CDATA[I'd like to share an oak dirk I carved based upon an example I saw years ago in Scotland in a private collection. The blade received only the basic polishing I could accomplish with hand tools. I fabr...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[historic sporran attachment...]]></title>
<link>http://www.boardtracker.com/rss/thread/40063355</link>
<description><![CDATA[I dont know why Ive never thought of it until now but how were historic sporrans attached? Were there similiar belts/chains like the modern ones? Or were there leather loops just going up to the mai...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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