What are the different kinds of sporrans?

Instead of pockets, as well as to protect the wearer’s modesty (especially with light weight tartans) the sporran is a form of purse and is actually useful. Worn from a chain or strap that extends through the loops at the rear of the kilt strap to fasten at the back, hang the sporran about three fingers below your waistcoat or belt, to sit roughly over the groin area. A sporran can range from very plain to extremely ornate, which in the end is mostly a matter of taste.

Sporrans are generally classed into three types. These are the simple and informal “Daywear” sporran; the “Semi-Dress” sporran that is considered suitable for most occasions; and the most ornate “Full Dress” sporran mostly worn only with a formal Prince Charlie evening outfit. In addition to these three categories are other types, from the ‘fun’ sporran that has appeared in recent years for wear with casual outfits, through Jacobite pouch styles, all the way up to the ultra-hairy *Piper’s *sporran that is mostly worn only by pipe bands. We suggest you just choose the one you like best!

For more help, watch our Video on How to Wear a Kilt Outfit.