Kilts Collection (page 3)

Soldiers of a Highland regiment on parade (chromolitho)
1094497 Soldiers of a Highland regiment on parade (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers of a Highland regiment on parade)

Surrender of the rebels at Preston (engraving)
819194 Surrender of the rebels at Preston (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of the rebels at Preston)

Young Scotlands Choice (engraving)
819178 Young Scotlands Choice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Scotlands Choice)

Festival of the Highland Society (engraving)
585263 Festival of the Highland Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration titled Festival of the Highland Society)

Portrait of Peter Garden (engraving)
729713 Portrait of Peter Garden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Peter Garden of Aberdeenshire, died at the great age of 131 years in 1755)

Scotland (chromolitho)
734953 Scotland (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotland. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Artists from Londons variety theaters who got to go and play the fighters in the fields... (colour litho)
2815714 Artists from Londons variety theaters who got to go and play the fighters in the fields... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Allies on the Italian Front (Colour Litho)
2808668 The Allies on the Italian Front (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Allies at the Italian Front)

The Salute at the Battle of Fontenoy, 11 May 1745, during the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748). Date: 1745

Advance of the Highlanders at the Battle of Prestonpans (or Battle of Gladsmuir), East Lothian, Scotland, 21 September 1745, during the Jacobite Rising. Date: 1745

Comic postcard, Policeman and fainting woman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Free samples of fruit salts, and the result Date: 20th century

Charge of the Highlanders in Bengal, Indian Mutiny Date: 1857

MacGregor (colour litho)
2796564 MacGregor (colour litho) by Stewart, William (1823-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: MacGregor. Illustration for Clanland by William Stewart (London Midland and Scottish Railway Company)

Gordon Highlanders making Kilts (b / w photo)
2794748 Gordon Highlanders making Kilts (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gordon Highlanders making Kilts)

H Company, 79th Highlanders, Parkhurst Barracks, 1878

1st Prize, Best Dressed Highlander presented to Peter Cameron
2959962 1st Prize, Best Dressed Highlander presented to Peter Cameron, Maryborough Highland Society, Australia, 1868 (silver) by Australian School

Queen Victoria inspecting Scottish troops, 1873

Little girl and a Scotsman (colour litho)
3104555 Little girl and a Scotsman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl and a Scotsman)

The Scottish Section, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911 (colour photo)
3096716 The Scottish Section, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scottish Section, Coronation Exhibition)

Comic postcard, Four assorted pairs of Scottish legs, with tartan kilts and socks Date: 20th century

92nd (Gordon) Highlanders, kilts, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders in kilts, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

"Love lightens Labour, "from the Exhibition of the New Society of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving)
1587608 " Love lightens Labour, " from the Exhibition of the New Society of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving) by Mole

The Prince of Wales in the Highlands, a Torchlight Dance at Mar Lodge (engraving)
1106927 The Prince of Wales in the Highlands, a Torchlight Dance at Mar Lodge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in the Highlands)

Candahar: The 92nd Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkhas Storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad
STC361085 Candahar: The 92nd Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkhas Storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho) by Woodville

Sketches by Bryan de Grineau of Fettes College, Edinburgh. The top picture shows the study rooms in Kimmerghame House leading off from a central common room with armchairs, piano and billiard table

French Cuirassiers at the Battle of Waterloo, Charged and Defeated by the Highlanders
STC88711 French Cuirassiers at the Battle of Waterloo, Charged and Defeated by the Highlanders and Scots Greys, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) from Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes

The Gordon Highlanders, Swarming down the hill (colour litho)
6030005 The Gordon Highlanders, Swarming down the hill (colour litho) by Payne, Harry (1858-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swarming down the hill)

The Gordon Highlanders, After the Review (colour litho)
6030003 The Gordon Highlanders, After the Review (colour litho) by Payne, Harry (1858-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Review)

The Gordon Highlanders, Field Officer in Kharki, Company Officer in Drill order (colour litho)
6030002 The Gordon Highlanders, Field Officer in Kharki, Company Officer in Drill order (colour litho) by Payne, Harry (1858-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Officer in Kharki)

Scottish soldiers preparing to journey to France, Sept 1939
Scottish soldiers shown lining up and preparing their kit before they go off to fight in France, shortly after the outbreak of war. 1939

Scottish soldiers leaving for war in France, Sept 1939
" The kilted regiments" photographed boarding a train to France to fight against Germany shortly after the outbreak of war, September 1939

In the Highlands, a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, c
488427 In the Highlands, a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, c.1890 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anecdote of the Bravery of the Scotch Piper of the 11th Highland Regiment at the Battle
STC88718 Anecdote of the Bravery of the Scotch Piper of the 11th Highland Regiment at the Battle of Vimiero, engraved by John Heaviside Clark (c.1771-1863) and Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20)

Battle of Modder River in the Boer War, 11 December 1899, broadsheet published by C
DHC379922 Battle of Modder River in the Boer War, 11 December 1899, broadsheet published by C. Burckhardt, Weissenburg, 1899 (colour litho) by German School

After Langemarck, April 1915: Playing the Canadian Scottish through Ypres (litho)
STC310901 After Langemarck, April 1915: Playing the Canadian Scottish through Ypres (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Scotsmen eating Corned Beef in the Highlands (chromolitho)
733121 Scotsmen eating Corned Beef in the Highlands (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scots Troops (litho)
PNP468366 Scots Troops (litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Stewarts of Appin (colour litho)
2796567 Stewarts of Appin (colour litho) by William Stewart; Private Collection Stewarts of Appin. Illustration for Clanland by William Stewart (Published: [London, Glasgow]: LMS [London)

Camerons of Lochiel (colour litho)
2796557 Camerons of Lochiel (colour litho) by Stewart, William (1823-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camerons of Lochiel)

The reason why I took to wearing kilts (colour photo)
3093082 The reason why I took to wearing kilts (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reason why I took to wearing kilts)

Scotland, trade card for Chocolat Meurisse (chromolitho)
961303 Scotland, trade card for Chocolat Meurisse (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotland, trade card for Chocolat Meurisse.); © Look and Learn

Canadian regiment with its colours, WW1
Canadian regiment with its colours during the First World War. 1914-1918

Halls North of England Cricket Eleven in kilts. 1896

Three Fishers in the Highlands (engraving)
1626436 Three Fishers in the Highlands (engraving) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Fishers in the Highlands)

Amateurs with the Highland Bagpipes (engraving)
1596436 Amateurs with the Highland Bagpipes (engraving) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateurs with the Highland Bagpipes)

Stalking party, Loch Callater, Scotland (chromolitho)
1094487 Stalking party, Loch Callater, Scotland (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stalking party, Loch Callater, Scotland)

How they put the tartans on the kilts in an old kilt-works in the Highlands (litho)
1090680 How they put the tartans on the kilts in an old kilt-works in the Highlands (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.