X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers. https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/ X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers. en Mon, 11 May 2026 02:53:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers. https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/ post-1868 use of Black Watch band/music tartan https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f254/post-1868-use-black-watch-band-music-tartan-99401/ Sun, 10 May 2026 21:37:15 GMT Of course we have the famous "Crimean veterans" series of photos one of which shows Pipe Major David Muir of the Black Watch wearing a Black Watch tartan doublet and Black Watch band/music tartan kilt and plaid.

And there's a colour illustration of around the same period showing this.

Later Victorian images of Black Watch pipers show them wearing Royal Stewart kilts and plaids.

When did this change happen? I had thought possibly 1860. Why? I suppose because that was when all Highland regimental pipers were put into green doublets, though there's no reason both changes should go together.

Here are members of the Black Watch in India, said to be 1865, the piper seemingly wearing Royal Stewart.



I was surprised today to see the photo below showing Black Watch pipers, in the style of doublet adopted in 1868, appearing to wear the band or musicians' tartan (or Black Watch tartan which is less likely).

This pushes the change to Royal Stewart later than I had imagined.



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I had thought that they might possibly be The Royal Highlanders of Canada, which title dates to 1906, too late for this photo I believe. Previously they had been The Royal Scots of Canada and presumably wouldn't have worn Black Watch uniform. ]]> The Tartan Place OC Richard https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f254/post-1868-use-black-watch-band-music-tartan-99401/ Kilt outfit https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f100/kilt-outfit-99400/ Fri, 08 May 2026 11:29:20 GMT Not sure if outfit is the way to refer to it. But, when looking at reenactor photos, and old paintings, it seems different pieces of their attire don’t necessarily match in color or tartan. Was this... Not sure if outfit is the way to refer to it. But, when looking at reenactor photos, and old paintings, it seems different pieces of their attire don’t necessarily match in color or tartan. Was this typical of highland dress historically? Or more of a modern invention? ]]> Kilt Advice The Tartan Sparky https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f100/kilt-outfit-99400/ kids kilt https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f100/kids-kilt-99399/ Wed, 06 May 2026 09:09:57 GMT I am planning to make kilts for my grandkids, ages 3,4, and 5. our family tartan was made by Dalgliesh. my question is if Clan.com has taken over manufacturing there products, which appears to be the... I am planning to make kilts for my grandkids, ages 3,4, and 5. our family tartan was made by Dalgliesh. my question is if Clan.com has taken over manufacturing there products, which appears to be the case? ]]> Kilt Advice Lowcountry ken https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f100/kids-kilt-99399/ Baldric https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f316/baldric-99398/ Mon, 04 May 2026 01:16:45 GMT Would a Baldric such as this be a historically accurate way of carrying a basket hilt sword? https://www.kommandokilts.com/product-page/sword-baldric Would a Baldric such as this be a historically accurate way of carrying a basket hilt sword?

https://www.kommandokilts.com/produc.../sword-baldric ]]> Weapons as Kilt Accessories The Tartan Sparky https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f316/baldric-99398/ New Highlander Movie https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f99/new-highlander-movie-99397/ Sat, 02 May 2026 11:02:11 GMT Saw this online last night. Wondering how accurate the kilt and how it’s worn is. Saw this online last night. Wondering how accurate the kilt and how it’s worn is.
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]]> General Kilt Talk The Tartan Sparky https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f99/new-highlander-movie-99397/ Clan McKay/McCaa https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f257/clan-mckay-mccaa-99396/ Sat, 02 May 2026 00:34:17 GMT Hello to anyone from Clan McKay/McCaa! And to all others. Would love to see your kilt fits Hello to anyone from Clan McKay/McCaa! And to all others. Would love to see your kilt fits ]]> The Clans The Tartan Sparky https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f257/clan-mckay-mccaa-99396/ Storing a great kilt https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f139/storing-great-kilt-99395/ Sat, 02 May 2026 00:30:19 GMT What is the best way to store a great kilt? Simply folded, or rolled up? What is the best way to store a great kilt? Simply folded, or rolled up? ]]> The Tartan Sparky https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f139/storing-great-kilt-99395/ Great Kilt https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f100/great-kilt-99394/ Sat, 02 May 2026 00:20:51 GMT Going to be buying another great kilt. Wondering which is better, just the plain kilt, or adding cheat pleats for ease of wear? Going to be buying another great kilt. Wondering which is better, just the plain kilt, or adding cheat pleats for ease of wear? ]]> Kilt Advice The Tartan Sparky https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f100/great-kilt-99394/ Great Kilt https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f100/great-kilt-99393/ Sat, 02 May 2026 00:10:16 GMT Going to be buying another great kilt. Wondering which is better, just the plain kilt, or adding cheat pleats for ease of wear? Going to be buying another great kilt. Wondering which is better, just the plain kilt, or adding cheat pleats for ease of wear? ]]> Kilt Advice The Tartan Sparky https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f100/great-kilt-99393/ Kilt shirt https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f242/kilt-shirt-99392/ Fri, 01 May 2026 23:59:17 GMT I’m new to kilts, wondering what type of shirt goes well with a great kilt. Definitely not a fan of the Jacobite type shirts sold and aimed at kilt wearers. What is historically accurate? Thank you... I’m new to kilts, wondering what type of shirt goes well with a great kilt. Definitely not a fan of the Jacobite type shirts sold and aimed at kilt wearers. What is historically accurate? Thank you in advance. ]]> Putting It On Properly The Tartan Sparky https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f242/kilt-shirt-99392/ Hello https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f108/hello-99391/ Fri, 01 May 2026 23:42:16 GMT I’m a descendant of Clan McKay from Waxahachie Texas. I’m here to hang out with like minded folks, and enjoy the kilt life. I’m a descendant of Clan McKay from Waxahachie Texas. I’m here to hang out with like minded folks, and enjoy the kilt life. ]]> Kilt Board Newbie The Tartan Sparky https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f108/hello-99391/ Should the sgian dubh always go in the right kilt hose? https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f316/should-sgian-dubh-always-go-right-kilt-hose-99390/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:24:39 GMT I read that if you're left-handed, you put the sgian dubh in your left kilt hose. However, in my mind the sgian dubh is primarily ornamental. As such. I think it makes more sense to always put it in your right kilt hose, because that's where 90% of people would have it. ]]> Weapons as Kilt Accessories User https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f316/should-sgian-dubh-always-go-right-kilt-hose-99390/ In Scotland is it okay to carry a broadsword with Highland wear? https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f316/scotland-okay-carry-broadsword-highland-wear-99389/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:18:02 GMT I read that a Scottish man was arrested in Glasgow for carrying a sgian dubh, dirk, and broadsword with his Highland wear. Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 Section 49(5)(c) says... I read that a Scottish man was arrested in Glasgow for carrying a sgian dubh, dirk, and broadsword with his Highland wear.

Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 Section 49(5)(c) says you can have an article with a blade or point in public if it's part of a national costume.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/39/section/49

I've always heard the law above protects carrying a sgian dubh. But, I've never thought about dirks or broadswords. Regardless of what the written law says (courts can sort that out), I'm interested in whether the average Scot believes carrying a dirk is permitted. If yes, then about about a broadsword? ]]> Weapons as Kilt Accessories User https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f316/scotland-okay-carry-broadsword-highland-wear-99389/ Thank you https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f108/thank-you-99388/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:14:26 GMT Good morning. I am new to this forum but old in nature. I purchase my first kilt over 50 years ago. It is a military Black Watch tartan. I later was able to pick up a military Gordon. I do have a... Good morning. I am new to this forum but old in nature. I purchase my first kilt over 50 years ago. It is a military Black Watch tartan. I later was able to pick up a military Gordon.
I do have a question: I acquired a sporran some years ago. It was made by "Wm. Jardin & Sons, Military Outfitters, Edinburgh". It has long white horse-hare with two smaller black horse-hare tassels. The cantle has the cross of St. Andrew with a rampant lion at the top of the cross. Thistles flow down each side of the cantle. There are no other markings other than what is on the leather purse above. The cantle and tassels appear to be silver. I would like help in identification. How do you post photos?

Again thank you for allowing me to join.
Mark Weston ]]> Kilt Board Newbie mark weston https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f108/thank-you-99388/ <![CDATA[Oxblood Sporran & Belt]]> https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f144/oxblood-sporran-belt-99387/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:28:27 GMT Greetings, everyone. I just finished a new sporran, sporran belt, and waist belt! I'm happy with how they've turned out, overall, which is saying something, as I'm usually overly self-critical. Please let me know your thoughts or criticisms.

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