Show us your Vintage Kilt Photos

**McMurdo** · 12th December 08, 04:15 PM

Another that I'm sure some of you have seen before

**McMurdo** · 12th December 08, 05:24 PM

I found these on a site just now and thought they were perfect for this thread, all the comments are from the source site

2nd October 1952: A man sewing the back pleats of a kilt to canvas.

9th September 1952: Queen Elizabeth II and The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with their two young children, Princess Anne and Prince Charles outside Balmoral Castle. The Queen succeeded her father, George VI, in February 1952 and later added Princes Andrew and Edward to the royal family. Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, purchased Balmoral Castle in 1846, and the small castle which stood in the 7,000 hectare wooded estate was redeveloped in the 1850s.The granite building was designed by Aberdeen architect William Smith with suggestions from Albert himself, who decided the interior decoration should represent a Highland shooting box with tartan or thistle chintzes, and walls decorated with trophies and weapons. Queen Victoria often visited the Highlands with her family, especially after Albertfs death in 1861, and Balmoral is still a popular retreat for the present royal family. (Photo by Lisa Sheridan/Studio Lisa/Getty Images)

9th September 1952: Captain Alwyne Farqharson of Invergate and his wife arriving at the Braemar Highland Gathering in Aberdeenshire. Highland games are held all over Scotland, and descendants of Scottish immigrants have preserved the tradition in Canada and America. Typical events include dancing, tossing the caber (a pine wood pole approximately 5 metres long) and throwing the weight, a ball weighing about 25 kg. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

September 1951: Queen Elizabeth and King George VI (1895 - 1952) (centre) with Captain Farqhuarson (right), the Marquis of Aberdeen (left) and Princess Margaret (1930 - 2002) at the Braemar Highland Gathering in Aberdeenshire. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

circa 1950: A boy wearing a kilt sits on a rock with Edinburgh Castle, historically the principal royal fortress of Scotland, perched on the massive volcanic rock that towers over the city behind him. Edinburgh Castle became a royal residence when James I was murdered in Perth (1437) and his widow, Joan Beaufort, moved the Royal Court and her son, James II, to Edinburgh. The oldest part of the building is St Margaret's Chapel dating from c.1100 and named after King Malcolm III's wife. The chapel only survived Robert the Bruce's attack in 1313 because he ordered his men to leave it untouched. The Scottish crown jewels, the Honours of Scotland, are also on display there having been discovered by Sir Walter Scott, after having been hidden during the time of Oliver Cromwell. (Photo by George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Judy the English pointer receives a Dickin Medal, the PDSA's version of a Victoria Cross, from Major the Viscount Tarbat at Cadogan Square in London, 2nd May 1946. On the right is Judy's owner, LAC Frank Williams, who received the White Cross of St Giles. Judy spent three and a half years in Japanese prisoner-of-war camps, and narrowly escaped death many times during the war. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Edward Gooch wearing a kilt and a fashionable young woman wearing trousers cross the street together Original Publication: Picture Post - 910 - Should Women Wear Trousers? - pub. 1941 (Photo by Bert Hardy/Getty Images)

1st April 1939: Men wearing traditional kilts at a social dance in Glasgow. The city prides itself on the quality of dancing and dancing bands which are often entered into regional competitions. Original Publication: Picture Post - 91 - Glasgow - pub. 1939 (Photo by Humphrey Spender/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Lord David Douglas-Hamilton (1912 - 1944, left) arrives at Glasgow Cathedral for his wedding to fitness instructor Prunella Stack, 16th October 1938. On the right is his brother and best man, Lord George Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk (1906 - 1994). (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

**McMurdo** · 12th December 08, 05:37 PM

circa 1850: John Brown (1826 - 1883), personal attendant to Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901). Queen Victoria often stayed at Balmoral, her Highland retreat, after the death of her beloved Prince Albert in 1861 and became such close friends with her ghillie John Brown that their relationship caused scandal throughout the court and government of the time. Brown served with her for 34 years before he died at Windsor. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images)

circa 1868: Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901) seated on her horse at Balmoral with her ghillie John Brown (1826 - 1883). Queen Victoria often stayed at her Highland retreat after the death of her beloved Prince Albert in 1861and became such close friends with her ghillie John Brown that their relationship caused scandal throughout the court and government of the time. Brown, born at Craithenaird, was said to have encouraged the Queen to overcome her grief and served with her for 34 years before he died at Windsor. (Photo by W. & D. Downey/Getty Images)

8th September 1955: J Scott from Inchmurrin putting the heavy stone (22lb) at the annual Aboyne Games at Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. . (Photo by Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

7th May 1955: Scotland's most famous highland dancing teacher, Jean Reynolds, performing a Scottish dance in traditional dress, to the tune of piper Hugh MacPherson. Jean Reynolds wears the black, yellow and red MacLeod tartan, claiming descent from the famous Gaelic singer, Roderick MacLeod. There is debate as to whether women should wear the traditional kilt or if it should be worn exclusively by male dancers. A feminine alternative designed by Thomas Innes of Learney, Lord Lyon King of Arms, was made by Stewart Christie and comprised a longer skirt and long stockings, worn with a blouse rather than shirt and jacket. Despite this alternative, most women still prefer the traditional kilt. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7718 - Should Women Wear The Kilt ? - pub. 1955 (Photo by Malcolm Dunbar/Picture Post/Getty Images)

7th May 1955: Scotland's famous teacher of highland dancing, Miss Jean Reynolds, models the new Aboyne design of dress put forward by the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing. There is a debate as to whether women should wear the traditional kilt or whether it should be worn exclusively by male dancers. A feminine alternative designed by Thomas Innes of Learney, Lord Lyon King of Arms, was made by Stewart Christie and comprised a longer skirt and long stockings (not knee length), worn with a blouse rather than shirt and jacket. Despite having an alternative most women still prefer the traditional kilt. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7718 - Should Women Wear The Kilt ? - pub. 1955 (Photo by Malcolm Stroud/Picture Post/Getty Images)

8th September 1954: Three-year-old Roderick Davidson from England dressed in a Scottish kilt and sporran during a visit to Scotland with Lux, one of the entrants at the Glendevon Sheep Dog Trials, Perthshire. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

4th September 1953: A couple of men doing a Highland dance at the Braemar Highland Games. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

3rd September 1953: George Gordon (1879 - 1965), 2nd Marquis of Aberdeen, left, and the Marquis of Huntley, at the 74th annual gathering of the Aboyne Highland Games, Aberdeenshire. Highland games are held all over Scotland, and descendants of Scottish immigrants have preserved the tradition in Canada and America. Typical contests include tossing the caber, a pine wood pole approximately 5 metres long, and throwing the weight, a ball weighing about 25 kg. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

8th July 1936: The King's kilt maker Willie Meikle weaves a tartan on his loom in Kilbarchan. (Photo by Martin/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

April 1963: Full-length image of British actor and comedian Peter Sellers, dressed in a kilt, doing a jig with crutches after breaking his ankle while getting into his car. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images)

**Scrapscot** · 12th December 08, 07:49 PM

One of my dad's sisters in the 40's

**McMurdo** · 13th December 08, 11:53 AM

Some more

28th May 1955: Douglas Hamilton (1903-1973), the 14th Duke of Hamilton, 11th Duke of Brandon, and Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, with his wife and five sons at his Scottish seat, Lennoxlove, Original Publication: Picture Post - 7786 - A Gallery Of Famous Scots 6 -The Duke Of Hamilton - pub. 1955 (Photo by Malcolm Stroud/Picture Post/Getty Images)

1957: Three young boys wearing kilts in the Scottish Highlands. Original Publication: Picture Post - 9171 - The Highlands - unpub. (Photo by Raymond Kleboe/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Colonel Sir Donald Hamish Cameron of Lochiel (1910 - 2004), Laird of Achnacarry Castle and XXVI Chieftain of Clan Cameron, 29th December 1955. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

24th September 1955: Princess Louise's Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders wearing the traditional Sutherland tartan during a parade in Stirling, north-central Scotland. The regiment comprises the combined forces of the 91st Argyllshires and the 93rd Sutherlands (the 'Thin Red Line' of Balaklava fame). Original Publication: Picture Post - 8005 - Famous Scottish Regiments 12 : The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders - pub. 1955 (Photo by Malcolm Dunbar/Picture Post/Getty Images)

20th May 1957: The Earl and Countess of Mansfield dressed in traditional Scottish garb (including kilt and sporran) at the Royal Caledonian Ball. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images) The Earl of Mansfield is wearing Mess Dress of an officer of the Atholl Highlanders. Many Atholl Highlanders still attend the the RCB, wearing the same uniform.

**McMurdo** · 13th December 08, 12:09 PM

And some more

2nd September 1935: A royal gathering at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire on the occasion of the Duke of Gloucester's engagement to Lady Alice. Original Publication: From left to right, the Duchess of Buccleuch, King George V, Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott, Henry William Frederick Albert, Duke of Gloucester and Queen Mary. Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, purchased Balmoral Castle in 1846, and the small castle which stood in the 7,000 hectare wooded estate was redeveloped in the 1850s. The granite building was designed by Aberdeen architect William Smith with suggestions from Albert himself who decided the interior decoration should represent a Highland shooting box with tartan or thistle chintzes, and walls decorated with trophies and weapons. Queen Victoria often visited the Highlands with her family, especially after Albertfs death in 1861, and Balmoral is still a popular retreat for the present royal family. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

1927: Elizabeth, Duchess of York, talking to King George V at a fete held in the grounds of Balmoral Castle in aid of the Crathie Parish Hal Fund and local charities. Baby Princess Elizabeth is on the left followed by Queen Mary, The Duchess with the King and the Duke of York. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

George, Duke of Kent (1902 - 1942), (left) with his mother, Queen Mary (1867 - 1953), Elizabeth, Duchess of York (1900 - 2002) and George, Duke of York (1895 - 1952) at Balmoral Castle, Scotland. Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, purchased Balmoral Castle in 1846, and the small castle which stood in the 7,000 hectare wooded estate was redeveloped in the 1850s. The granite building was designed by Aberdeen architect William Smith with suggestions from Albert himself, who decided the interior decoration should represent a Highland shooting box with tartan or thistle chintzes, and walls decorated with trophies and weapons. Queen Victoria often visited the Highlands with her family, especially after Albert?s death in 1861, and Balmoral is still a popular retreat for the present royal family. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

circa 1910: King George V (1865 - 1936), with his daughter Mary, later the Princess Royal, (1897 - 1965), and his Queen-consort Queen Mary (1867 - 1953) at Balmoral. Prince Albert purchased Balmoral Castle in 1846, and the small castle which stood in the 7,000 hectare wooded estate was redeveloped in the 1850fs. The granite building was designed by Aberdeen architect William Smith with suggestions from Albert himself who decided the interior decoration should represent a Highland shooting box with tartan or thistle chintzes, and walls decorated with trophies and weapons. Queen Victoria often visited the Highlands with her family, especially after Albertfs death, and the building is still a popular retreat for the present royal family. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

**McMurdo** · 13th December 08, 01:14 PM

21st December 1935: Dr Barnardo boys of the Kingston Hill home chairing Santa Claus after piping him in. The boys are wearing highland dress and Santa holds aloft a large Christmas pudding. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Allister Stuart throws the heavy hammer at the 64th Aboyne Highland Games, 5th September 1935. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

10th June 1935: Three schoolboys at Queen Victoria School, Dunblane, wearing kilts watch their teacher in a woodworking class. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

31st January 1933: English author and screenwriter Sir Compton Mackenzie (1883 - 1972) who found much of his inspiration in Scotland, his adopted home. Mackenzie worked as a soldier, secret service chief, actor, broadcaster and editor of 'Gramophone' but is best known as a playwright and author. He gave up studying law to write and published his first novel 'The Passionate Elopement' in 1911. His prolific output includes 'Whisky Galore' (1947) which was made into an Ealing Studios comedy film. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

20th November 1932: The kilt is an ususual outfit for a champion skier. Skiing has become increasingly popular in Scotland as resorts have developed their facilities to include easy access roads, chair lifts and chalets. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

10th June 1931: Two soldiers in kilts leading a bull at the Essex Agricultural held at Inglestone. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)