Skirts are scarce for Scottish troops
From Times Wire Reports
A shortage of ceremonial kilts could leave thousands of Scottish troops without a stitch of plaid.
New kilts are needed for all soldiers after the August merger of centuries-old regiments into a single Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Only 320 are available, or one for every 15 troops, because a contract to buy more has not been finalized. The Defense Ministry said soldiers would have to share.
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