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The kilt and tartan skirts

10.11.1.1
Kilts and pleated tartan skirts may be worn as part of the appropriate uniform, subject to the following colour requirements:

  1. members who are entitled to wear uniform may wear a tartan kilt or tartan skirt of any tartan  
  2. in Northern Ireland, members who are entitled to wear uniform may wear the saffron kilt  
  3. outside Northern Ireland, where members are entitled to wear saffron, holders of appointments may wear a saffron kilt 

10.11.1.2

Correct wear with the tartan kilt  Correct wear with the saffron kilt 
  1. sporran 
  2. plain lovat green knee length socks and green garter tabs 
  3. black or brown shoes 
  4. outer jacket tailored for wear with the kilt (optional). 
  1. sporran 
  2. plain knee length socks of a traditional colour (for example green, fawn, white or black) 
  3. black or brown shoes 
  4. outer jacket tailored for wear with the kilt (optional).  

Where a section is wearing saffron, the sock and shoe colours must be the same for the whole section. This decision is to be taken by the Section Team Leader after consensus has been sought.