So Scotland has unveiled its parade uniform for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow later this month.
According to a press release, the uniform "injects a contemporary twist to the traditional tartan outfits of past Games".
Unfortunately the reaction to the kit has been far from favourable:
There were jokes about new plans for the opening ceremony on July 23:
Inevitable independence gags.
Suggestions for the uniform's real inspiration:
It could be worse though, spare a thought for Australia...