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Type 1
Jacket: Black or coloured velvet. Should be close fitting at the waist and hips, fastened down the
front with hooks and eyes The basque is shaped, having two points in front and one at the back.
The sides are slightly curved into the points. The jacket is trimmed round the edge with a single
row of ½ inch silver or gold braid. The length of the jacket depends on the physique of the dancer,
but should sit just on the hips. The front edges of the jacket are boned. Elastic loops are fitted to
the inside of the jacket, allowing it to be fastened to the top of the kilt, thus preventing the jacket
from rising when the arms are raised. The facings have a single row of not more than five
ornamental Scottish embossed buttons on each side. A lace trim at back of neck is optional. The
full length sleeves may have a single row of not more than five silver or gold buttons at the vent. If
desired , ruffles (not more than 1 inch in depth) may be worn at the wrist, but they must be fastened
to the sleeve. A sleeveless blouse with lace front or a lace insert should be worn. The lace frills
should be visible.
Waistcoat: Similar to the jacket as described above but without sleeves. There should be no braid
around the armholes.
White blouse: To be worn with the waistcoat. Full sleeves to the elbow with a lace ornamented
front. An upright stiff half inch lace trim may be attached to the back of the neck of the blouse.
Kilt: Any clan, family or district tartan is acceptable. It should reach to the top of the knee.
Underwear: Dark or toning with the kilt should be worn but not white.
Hose: Full clan tartan hose to match the kilt.
Footwear: Black highland dancing pumps.
Hair: No visible hair adornments.
The following should not be worn: Underskirt, sporran, garter flashes, plaid, waistbelt, sgian dhub,
kilt pin or other ornaments of any description.
Type 2
May be worn by Pre-Premier dancers only
White blouse: As described in type 1 or plain white shirt worn with or without a tie.
Kilt: As type 1.
Underwear: Same as type 1.
Hose: As described in type 1 or white knee high length.
Footwear: Black highland dancing pumps.
Jacket: Black or coloured velvet. Should be close fitting at the waist and hips, fastened down the
front with hooks and eyes The basque is shaped, having two points in front and one at the back.
The sides are slightly curved into the points. The jacket is trimmed round the edge with a single
row of ½ inch silver or gold braid. The length of the jacket depends on the physique of the dancer,
but should sit just on the hips. The front edges of the jacket are boned. Elastic loops are fitted to
the inside of the jacket, allowing it to be fastened to the top of the kilt, thus preventing the jacket
from rising when the arms are raised. The facings have a single row of not more than five
ornamental Scottish embossed buttons on each side. A lace trim at back of neck is optional. The
full length sleeves may have a single row of not more than five silver or gold buttons at the vent. If
desired , ruffles (not more than 1 inch in depth) may be worn at the wrist, but they must be fastened
to the sleeve. A sleeveless blouse with lace front or a lace insert should be worn. The lace frills
should be visible.
Waistcoat: Similar to the jacket as described above but without sleeves. There should be no braid
around the armholes.
White blouse: To be worn with the waistcoat. Full sleeves to the elbow with a lace ornamented
front. An upright stiff half inch lace trim may be attached to the back of the neck of the blouse.
Kilt: Any clan, family or district tartan is acceptable. It should reach to the top of the knee.
Underwear: Dark or toning with the kilt should be worn but not white.
Hose: Full clan tartan hose to match the kilt.
Footwear: Black highland dancing pumps.
Hair: No visible hair adornments.
The following should not be worn: Underskirt, sporran, garter flashes, plaid, waistbelt, sgian dhub,
kilt pin or other ornaments of any description.
Type 2
May be worn by Pre-
Kilt: As type 1.
Underwear: Same as type 1.
Hose: As described in type 1 or white knee high length.
Footwear: Black highland dancing pumps.
Type 1
Head-dress: Balmoral must be worn with appropriate crest. Feathers should not be worn.
Jacket: May be worn of velvet or cloth, in any colour and any recognised style of doublet e.g.
the Prince Charlie, Montrose.
Waistcoat: May be worn with Prince Charlie jacket.
Jabot: Should be white lace worn only with Montrose jacket.
Sleeve ruffles: May be worn in conjunction with a lace jabot on a Montrose jacket, but must be
attached to the sleeworn ve of the jacket.
Cummerbund: Black or to match the kilt may be worn in place of a waistcoat, with a Prince Charlie
doublet.
Plaid: A belted tartan plaid (the same tartan as the kilt) may be with jacket if desired.
Sporran: Evening pattern with plated metal top or leather to be worn.
Waist belt: Leather with plated metal buckle may be worn with the Montrose or Prince Charlie
jacket, but should not be worn in conjunction with a waistcoat or cummerbund.
Shirt: A white shirt and bow tie should be worn with the Prince Charlie jacket.
Kilt: Any clan or district tartan is acceptable. The length of the kilt is to the top of the knee. A kilt
pin may be worn.
Trews: Tartan trews may be worn for the Sean Truibhas as an alternative to the kilt.
Underwear: Dark or toning with the kilt should be worn, but not white.
Hose: Full clan tartan hose or military diced hose to match the kilt e.g. blue/white etc.
Garter flashes: To tone with the kilt. Optional.
Sgian Dubh: Should not be worn whilst dancing.
Footwear: Black highland dancing pumps.
Note: The above dress excludes competitors from HM Forces provided they are wearing regulation
military dress.
Type 2
May be worn by Pre-Premier dancers only
Head-dress: Optional or as type 1.
Jacket and/or waistcoat: Day wear style, in lovat cloth or other types of tweed or same as type 1.
Sporran: Same as type 1.
Shirt and tie: A white shirt and tie may be worn without the jacket and/or waistcoat.
Kilt: As type 1.
Underwear: As type 1.
Hose: Self-coloured to tone with kilt or natural colour or same as type 1.
Footwear: Black highland dancing pumps.
Head-
Jacket: May be worn of velvet or cloth, in any colour and any recognised style of doublet e.g.
the Prince Charlie, Montrose.
Waistcoat: May be worn with Prince Charlie jacket.
Jabot: Should be white lace worn only with Montrose jacket.
Sleeve ruffles: May be worn in conjunction with a lace jabot on a Montrose jacket, but must be
attached to the sleeworn ve of the jacket.
Cummerbund: Black or to match the kilt may be worn in place of a waistcoat, with a Prince Charlie
doublet.
Plaid: A belted tartan plaid (the same tartan as the kilt) may be with jacket if desired.
Sporran: Evening pattern with plated metal top or leather to be worn.
Waist belt: Leather with plated metal buckle may be worn with the Montrose or Prince Charlie
jacket, but should not be worn in conjunction with a waistcoat or cummerbund.
Shirt: A white shirt and bow tie should be worn with the Prince Charlie jacket.
Kilt: Any clan or district tartan is acceptable. The length of the kilt is to the top of the knee. A kilt
pin may be worn.
Trews: Tartan trews may be worn for the Sean Truibhas as an alternative to the kilt.
Underwear: Dark or toning with the kilt should be worn, but not white.
Hose: Full clan tartan hose or military diced hose to match the kilt e.g. blue/white etc.
Garter flashes: To tone with the kilt. Optional.
Sgian Dubh: Should not be worn whilst dancing.
Footwear: Black highland dancing pumps.
Note: The above dress excludes competitors from HM Forces provided they are wearing regulation
military dress.
Type 2
May be worn by Pre-
Jacket and/or waistcoat: Day wear style, in lovat cloth or other types of tweed or same as type 1.
Sporran: Same as type 1.
Shirt and tie: A white shirt and tie may be worn without the jacket and/or waistcoat.
Kilt: As type 1.
Underwear: As type 1.
Hose: Self-
Cap: Regulation white with circular crown. The cap should not have a name band.
Jumper: To be made of navy blue material (serge or twill) or white drill, shaped to the body and
with set in sleeves. V-
sleeves may be buttoned but stripes are not acceptable.
Collar: Navy or blue denim with three white stripes. Should be worn with either navy or white
jumper. Black ribbon, tied in a bow may be worn at the base of the v-
Trousers: To be made of the same material and to be the same colour as the jumper. Bell -
circumference of the knee. Trouser bottoms to be plain.
Socks: Plain white or navy.
Footwear: Black highland dancing pumps.
Hair: No visible hair adornments.
