They told the pair the SCTA would review the suspension again early this year. The SCTA has stood by the bans since issuing their controversial decision. It argues that Mr Christie and Mr Stewart had been banned for ignoring the rules of the team, and not specifically because they wore kilts. The association also said team members were told last spring that if they do not wear the official uniform they would be banned from competing in Scotland for a year. They broke the rules and they were suspended.
Rules are rules.
I think the whole controversy about the kilts has been overblown. Guest of Honour A founder member of the Rotary Club of Lochaber returned to Fort William recently from his home in Canada to be guest of honour at the club's 50th anniversary celebrations. Charlie Steel is the only surviving Rotarian od the 16 who formed the club in 1950. Formerly the accountant at the Ben Nevis Distillery in Fort William, and of the Great Glen Cattle Ranch at Torlundy, just outside the town, Mr Steel was the very first secretary of the club and its fourth president. Hopes Rise Long awaited upgrading of the Road to the Isles has took a step nearer recently with four contractors considering bidding for the 10 million tender.