By: Dave Cairns

Dave Cairns — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 15:40:34 +0000

Hi Rodger,
The Sgian Dubh is a knife and is also part of my regalia. I don’t know if there is an artificial Sgian Dubh but that would work with any of “anti terrorist groups” who are against wearing the knife at a gathering. I recently met a group of Scottish Heavy Weight athletes who had a Sgian Dubh tattooed in the appropriate place on their right leg. The tattoo was done in Scotland and the first recipient got a copy of the graphic and brought it to the U.S. where it is spreading among the athletes here.
Cheers,
Dave Cairns

By: Roger Clarke

Roger Clarke — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 14:04:47 +0000

Sgian Dubh ban

Would appreciate your opinion on the piece I wrote on my understanding of the Sgian Dubh. as below.
Though born in England my maternal Grandparents ( Hutchinson, Mac Veigh, Turner, Bell on that side )
meant mostly upbringing in good old tradition. Dads side Clarke originally from Scotland, Calvinist Ministers and Plantsmen / Gardeners
Of course I wear a Kilt, my Grandfather was a mad Scot who had a ginger wig sown under his Glengarry.

I submitted this below as a comment on the petition.

The Sgian Dubh or Black Knife

A Sgian Dubh is a ceremonial piece which looks like a knife, it is an essential part of my regalia. It is a symbol of a traditional Clansman’s duty to care for the weak and defend the helpless it also warns us against black deeds, to know ourselves and always behave in a manner which will not cause offence but bring honour to ourselves and all those who wear a Kilt

Roger Clarke

Roger and out

Comments on: Petition to demand uplift on ban of Sgian Dubhs at Bannockburn Live 2014

By: Dave Cairns

By: Roger Clarke