Scottish Groomsmen Gifts
If you are having a Scotland-themed wedding or you are holding a wedding in Scotland, give your groomsmen a gift that is reflective of this fact. Scottish gifts for your groomsmen allow you to reflect on the unique nature of your wedding while giving them a gift that will always remind them of the wedding that they were a part of. Find a gift that reflects their tastes as well as the thanks that you would like to offer them.
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Blankets
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Scotland is known for its harsh winters, so give them tartan blankets. Tartans are woven from wool with bold plaid patterns. Choose small blankets that are made of wool for a luxurious gift that will stand up to a great deal of hard use. If the bride or the groom is Scottish, offer the groomsmen a tartan associated with the respective clan.
Kilt Pin
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A kilt pin is a heavy pin worn on the lower right corner of the kilt. It holds the apron of a traditional kilt down and it also gives the kilt a little bit of weight, allowing it to hang well. A kilt pin is a basic part of traditional Scottish kilts, and they come in a wide variety of designs or shaped as simple circles, daggers or animals. Choose a kilt pin design that has some special meaning to you, and give one to each of your groomsmen.
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Sporran
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A sporran is a type of leather pouch that is worn with the kilt. It may be worn with a traditional great kilt or a short kilt, and they come in a wide range of styles. They may be made of slick, smooth leather or they may come with the animal fur on the outside. Sporrans may also be plain, fringed or decorated with metal ornaments. If you are buying a sporran for regular kilt-wearers, choose a daywear sporran or a semi-formal sporran so that they can be used for regular wear.
Scottish Dirk
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The Scottish dirk first appeared during the 1600s, and it was originally designed as a stabbing weapon. Though they were plain at first, they gradually become more and more decorative, especially as hand-to-hand combat fell out of favor. Today, they may be mounted in silver or gold with jewels on the handle. They are often a part of Scottish formal dress, worn with the kilt and sporran. Give your groomsmen a replica of a Renaissance Scottish dirk or a modern one.
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