Photo of piper in Crimean War

**jumary** · 10th December 16, 08:35 AM

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I found this image on Twitter of a pipe major in the Crimean War. I wish I could see it in color.

**IsaacW** · 10th December 16, 01:55 PM

Not sure the correctness of the colourisation used in these, but here you go...

**figheadair** · 11th December 16, 12:30 AM

I think I'm right in saying that he was a member of the 72nd, Duke of Albany's and as such wore the Prince Charles Edward tartan. That being the case, the colouration is a bit off. What appears to be pink in the tartan should be light blue.

**jumary** · 11th December 16, 09:11 AM

I really appreciate you adding the color. Along with the tartan, it really shows off the sporran. It definitely seems like a working uniform and not just an outfit for special occasions.

**blackwatch70** · 12th December 16, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by jumary

I really appreciate you adding the color. Along with the tartan, it really shows off the sporran. It definitely seems like a working uniform and not just an outfit for special occasions.

It is Pipe-Major John Macdonald, 72 Regiment of Foot (The Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders), 1856.
He wears Pipers full dress uniform.