Scottish Skean dhu a ceremonial dagger worn as part of the modern Scottish Highland dress, Scotland, UK

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n the United Kingdom, it is legal under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (section 139)[4] and the Offensive Weapons Act 1996 (section 3 and 4) for someone wearing the national costume of Scotland to carry a Sgian Dubh - see knife legislation “great britain” English england uk british “united kingdom” uk people of in figure figures male man adult adult adults person persons handle

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Size: 3413px × 5120px
Location: Tomintoul, Scotland, UK
Photo credit: © Conrad Elias / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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