Kilts Collection

Princess Alexandra with her five children
Princess Alexandra of Wales (1844 1925) (later Queen Alexandra consort) of Edward VII, photographed with her five children (left to right) Princess Victoria, who remained single

King George V in Scottish dress
King George V chats to the Duchess of York, whilst the Duke of York brings up the rear. They have been taking part in the Balmoral Garden Fete. Date: 1927

Highland dancing competition, Skye Highland Games, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Raising of the Standard, Bonnie Prince Charlie lands in Scotland in 1745 (colour litho)
5995659 The Raising of the Standard, Bonnie Prince Charlie lands in Scotland in 1745 (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A group of Cameron Highlanders
A group of Queens Own Cameron Highlanders

The Thin Red Line, published 1883 (colour litho)
NAM280805 The Thin Red Line, published 1883 (colour litho) by Gibb, Robert (1845-1932); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Highland Fling by Florence Hardy
Two children, dressed in traditional costume, dance an energetic Highland fling

Advert for Castle Lager
Advertisement for Castle Lager featuring two Scottish soldiers in kilts - Sure we can take it....any " given" quantity

Recruitment poster for the British Army, showing four laughing and smiling soldiers marching along in their kilts, with rifles over their shoulders. Line up, boys! Enlist today

Clan Tartans, Inverness, Scotland

Cameron Highlanders
The Queens own Cameron Highlanders. Date: circa 1910

German cartoon on British recruitment techniques
A cartoon from the German satirical magazine, Lustige Blatter reproduced in The Tatler suggesting that the famous recruitment posters did not persuade men to join up and that instead

Jayne Irving TV presenter wearing kilt

Gordon Highlanders making kilts in the open air
A group of soldiers from the Gordon Highlanders, some smoking pipes, sit outdoors making kilts. One of them is using a sewing machine

Events / Culloden / 1746
Charles Edward Stuart in action on the battlefield

Scotland and France, Old Allies (colour litho)
3096270 Scotland and France, Old Allies (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotland and France, Old Allies)

Battle of Belmont. Nov. 23rd, 1899. Boer-British War, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
2630686 Battle of Belmont. Nov. 23rd, 1899. Boer-British War, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Pieter Arnoldus Cronje (1836-1911)

Illustration of Carolina Oliphants poem Bonnie Charlie (colour litho)
3094456 Illustration of Carolina Oliphants poem Bonnie Charlie (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chitral Combat 1895
The Chitral expedition - from a sketch by. Mr. A.D Greenhill Gardyne. Officers and men struggle against the enemy 100 yards from the point of the cliff at Chitral

Events / Culloden / Iln
A scene from the Battle of Culloden

A Scottish color bearer , Early 18th Century
3056348 A Scottish color bearer , Early 18th Century; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: An Austrian print of a Scottish soldier with a King's Standard)

German drawing of a Scottish Highlander c. 1780
3031474 German drawing of a Scottish Highlander c. 1780; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, German drawing of a Scottish Highlander c. 1780); © Don Troiani

Engraving of General John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun 1705 -1782
3031121 Engraving of General John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun 1705 -1782; Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving of General John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun 1705 -1782)

The younger children of King George V and Queen Mary at Balmoral in 1911. Princess Mary, Prince John, Prince George
2915352 The younger children of King George V and Queen Mary at Balmoral in 1911. Princess Mary, Prince John, Prince George, Prince Henry and Prince Albert

Out of the line, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404024 Out of the line, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

'Les joueurs de cornemuse du "Sutherland Highlanders", 1915. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
Les joueurs de cornemuse du "Sutherland Highlanders", 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

The 93rd Regiment, Highlanders, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The 93rd Regiment, Highlanders, 1857. Scots soldiers in traditional uniform. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

'L'effort de l'Angleterre, 1915. Creator: Unknown
'L'effort de l'Angleterre, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

The Hallowe'en Dinner of the London Scottish Volunteers -- Bringing in the Haggis, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'L'aide du Canada; Officiers de Highlanders canadiens, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'L'aide du Canada; Officiers de Highlanders canadiens, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

'Highland Pipers Practising in Hyde Park, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Highland Pipers Practising in Hyde Park, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon, 1835, 1886. Creator: H Hammal
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Temporary Barrack at Ballater for the Queen's Guard of Honour, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Temporary Barrack at Ballater for the Queen's Guard of Honour, 1850. About eight miles distant from her Majesty [Queen Victoria]'s Castle of Balmoral is the delightful village of Ballater [in

A International Moot in Scotland, 1939, 1944. Creator: Unknown
A International Moot in Scotland, 1939, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

The Scottish Fete, in Lord Holland's Park, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Scottish Fete, in Lord Holland's Park, [Notting Hill, London], 1850. The object of this undertaking was to afford encouragement to those who desire to uphold the sports

1986 Australian GP
ADELAIDE STREET CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: A Lotus 98T Renault on the grid, being worked on during the Australian GP at Adelaide Street Circuit on October 26, 1986 in Adelaide Street Circuit

Testimonial to the officers of the 78th Highlanders, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to the officers of the 78th Highlanders, 1862. Mr. Turner, of New Bond-street, has just manufactured two pieces of plate, subscribed for by the inhabitants of Ross and Cromarty

1966 Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MAY 30: Pre-race atmosphere during the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 1966 in Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Royal family share a joke with Geoff Capes as they attend the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland. Left to right are: The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana

Five of the children of King George V: (from left) Prince George, Prince Albert (later King George VI) Princess Mary, Prince Edward - Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), and Prince Henry

Prince William Collection 1997 Prince Charles with sons at Balmoral August 1997 Prince William and Prince Harry posed on the banks of the River Dee Balmoral with their father after an official

World War 1: Action by London Scottish Regiment
3786975 World War 1: Action by London Scottish Regiment; (add.info.: World War 1: Action by London Scottish Regiment in Flanders, 31 October 1914. Spanish postcard)

The Battle of Glen Shiel, a narrow pass in the north-west Highlands of Scotland, 10 June 1719, part of the Jacobite rising of 1719, an attempt to restore James Francis Edward Stuart

Lochiels charge at the Battle of Killiecrankie, Perthshire, Scotland, 27 July 1689, part of the Jacobite Rising of 1689. Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel was fighting on the Jacobite side. Date: 1689

Scottish comedian Jimmy Logan standing outside Culzean castle wearing traditional Scottish dress, 1969

Army: Members of the Black Watch wearing kilts and sporrans. 18th March 1938

The Queen seen here leaving the Grampian Headquarters at Woodhill House, Aberdeen after officially open the building. The Queen is touring Scotland as part of her Silver Jubilee celebrations

The Queen visiting Prince Charles at Gordonstoun School on his last day. 31st July 1967

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"Kilts: A Timeless Symbol of Scottish Heritage and Pride" From the regal image of King George V donning traditional Scottish dress to the electrifying Highland dancing competition at Skye Highland Games in Portree, Isle of Skye, they have long been an integral part of Scotland's rich cultural tapestry. In a captivating display, a group of Cameron Highlanders proudly showcase their vibrant tartans while performing the iconic Highland Fling, as captured by Florence Hardy's exquisite artwork. Even Castle Lager couldn't resist featuring this timeless attire in their advertisement. Clan Tartans hold a special place in Inverness, Scotland - each pattern representing centuries-old family histories and loyalties. The Cameron Highlanders' recruitment poster for the British Army highlights how they were not only symbols but also practical garments for brave soldiers. Across borders, even German cartoons acknowledged British recruitment techniques that included showcasing the allure and prestige associated with kilts. Princess Alexandra is seen gracefully posing with her five children, beautifully attired in matching tartan outfits - a testament to the enduring bond between Scotland and France. Amidst breathtaking landscapes, Gordon Highlanders can be found skillfully crafting kilts outdoors - an age-old tradition passed down through generations. These images remind us that they can more than just clothing; they embody heritage, honor, and unity within Scottish communities. So next time you see someone wearing a kilt or catch sight of its distinctive patterns fluttering in the wind during celebrations like Skye Highland Games or any other occasion steeped in tradition – remember that behind every pleat lies a story woven into Scotland's remarkable history.