Pics of Highlanders in Scotland wearing THCD

[tripleblessed]

Jock, I am always amazed by your consistent impeccable dress no matter the circumstance; and no matter the
occasion, almost always more formal than I ever am. Much appreciation for your willingness to share.

On the matter of others posted, I was surprised to realize there is a shortage of knees in Scotland. Totally
unexpected. Maybe some white hose and some of those "dreadful" gillie brogues with high red laces would deflect
attention from that shortage.

Also interesting to see the waist belt with plate buckle over a waistcoat. Doesn't bother me, and I assume one of
the personal variations mentioned as allowed.

All in all, a nice thread. Thanks all.

[Nathan]

Also interesting to see the waist belt with plate buckle over a waistcoat. Doesn't bother me, and I assume one of
the personal variations mentioned as allowed.

All in all, a nice thread. Thanks all.

Alwyne Arthur Compton Farquharson of Invercauld wears a waistbelt over his waistcoat but it's usually because he's carrying a dirk on it. This is the correct approach when carrying a dirk although most today would either not carry a dirk (far more common) or forego the waistcoat.

Invercauld also enjoys tartan ties more than most.

Personal flair and all that, eh?

Nathan

[MacRobert's Reply]

Now it's fine to have been photographed outside the Highlands, here are a couple more. In Stirling:


At a grand daughter's primary school ceilidh in Edinburgh:

[wombat]

Hose color envy!

I'm really digging the old fella's orange hose, too! Steve? Think you might be able to source some of that hue?

[MacRobert's Reply]

I was at the Highland Games in Inverary yesterday and mindful of this thread took notice of what kilted folks were wearing.
This is me, looking unusually serious:

I was watching the heavy events, so here are three of the judges or stewards flanked by the heavy athletes:

And another steward with the heavies:

Finally, a random group of spectators with one kilted and dressed like most others who were wearing the kilt.


Now I can’t vouch for the ethnicity of the people photographed and spectators included Scots, English, German, Dutch and North American, but here are a few observations. It was bright sunshine and about 27 degrees C. I saw only three Balmoral bunnets: two worn by very elderly and traditionally dressed fellows (with the ribbons tied) and one by the games' compare with ribbons flapping. Apart from pipe band members, most Scots were bare headed or wore a variety of sun hats. Apart from band members, the only others I saw wearing Glens were German or North American, several with feathers (albeit not eagle feathers). One chap, ethnicity unknown, was in 18th Century style Highland costume. The only jackets I saw were worn by the two very elderly chaps and a couple of the Germans. Everyone else dressed for the weather with just a shirt and the occasional waistcoat on a piper.

A few younger Scots (younger than me, which probably means they were middle aged!) wore the kilt with a T shirt, scrunched down socks and boots.

[Nathan]

I love my tartan waistcoat but I haven't seen many Highlanders wear one with day wear. One guy in a parade looked amazing in one but could have been from overseas...

[MacRobert's Reply]

I love my tartan waistcoat but I haven't seen many Highlanders wear one with day wear. One guy in a parade looked amazing in one but could have been from overseas...

They are not common with day wear Nathan but I have seen 2 or 3. I guess that in Scotland we dress for the weather so if it was cooler then more jackets would have been worn and if really cold then waistcoats would have appeared under jackets.

[tripleblessed]

I'm really digging the old fella's orange hose, too! Steve? Think you might be able to source some of that hue?

I think that may be salmon pink. Royal Deeside is known for salmon fishing, as are other rivers in Scotland, and that has
been a significant contribution to the health and wealth of the clans living along the banks. His Grace the Duke of Argyll
often wears salmon hose, and also wonderful salmon shaped buttons on his jacket.

I'm really liking the pairing with the yellow garter ties.

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Alwyne Arthur Compton Farquharson of Invercauld wears a waistbelt over his waistcoat but it's usually because he's carrying a dirk on it. This is the correct approach when carrying a dirk although most today would either not carry a dirk (far more common) or forego the waistcoat.

Invercauld also enjoys tartan ties more than most.

Personal flair and all that, eh?

Nathan

I'm used to seeing him with the belt over the waistcoat, with dirk, and I enjoy that he still carries a dirk. Just wasn't seeing one in this photo, thereby the comment. As noted, personal flair. Also always enjoy her tartan suit.

[MacRobert's Reply]

The Duke of Argyll was, of course, at the Games in his castle grounds, suitably dressed for the weather. Here with the Duchess and German visitors: