Highland Reel
Aberdeenshire Scotland
The Aboyne outfit, worn by female dancers for the Scottish National Dances, originates from the Aboyne Highland Games. During the early 1950’s the Aboyne Games Committee developed a more feminine outfit as, previously, the female dancers had worn the same kilt outfit as the men. This Aboyne outfit was then adopted a few years later by the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing who specified its use for Scottish National Dances only, the kilt remaining as the Highland outfit. However, at the Aboyne Highland Games to this day, the Aboyne outfit is worn for both Highland and National dancing, the kilt being strictly forbidden for female dancers. ‘Highland Reel’ Aboyne outfits are made to the standard set by the Aboyne Games Committee and SOBHD regulations.
At the Aboyne Highland Games
in both 2009 and 2010
three ‘Highland Reel’ Aboyne outfits won
‘Best Dressed Dancer’
for their respective age categories.
Here are the latest winners for 2011.
The Aboyne skirt and plaid are produced from high quality 100% wool Dress tartan, woven in the Scottish Borders. A wide range of colours and designs are available.
Just as the kilt is pleated to the ‘sett’, the traditional Aboyne skirt should be gathered to the ‘sett’, and smocked, to display the dominant colour to the front. The white panels of the tartan then become visible when the skirt is held out, this being particularly evident when dancing.
The skirt fastens at the left side with a zip, plus hook and bar.
Side seams match exactly to the sett.
The lined waistcoat, in coordinating 100% cotton velvet, has narrow braiding on the shaped, scalloped peplum, plus ten thistle buttons, and eyelets, positioned down the boned centre front edges.
Petticoats are available made from poly-cotton, either plain or
broiderie anglaise, with tucks providing extra length as the dancer grows.
Blouses add the final touch, made from poly-cotton, buttoning down the centre back.
A complete authentic Aboyne outfit ( waistcoat, skirt, plaid, blouse & petticoat ) made to order to the above specifications, will cost from around £330 for the smallest size, although items are available individually to purchase.
Costs can vary due to price differences of tartan and velvet plus the amount required for each outfit, being variations in lengths and widths of skirts.
All outfits provide plenty of room for growth, including a generous hem on the skirts with additional allowance for expansion at the waist.
Each outfit has an identification code to ensure Highland Reel’s authenticity.
Costs can vary due to price differences of tartan and velvet plus the amount required for each outfit, being variations in lengths and widths of skirts.
All outfits provide plenty of room for growth, including a generous hem on the skirts with additional allowance for expansion at the waist.
Each outfit has an identification code to ensure Highland Reel’s authenticity.
The Plaid is attached to the inside back of the skirt waistband, the leading edge having a plaited fringe.
Please email Highland Reel if you require further details
or wish to place an order.
Alternatively, click here to go directly to the initial enquiry form.
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