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    19th Century Photos of Kilted Highlanders

    Here are some old photographs taken back in the late 1800's of Scotsmen in their finest Highland attire as worn during their lifetime during the reign of Queen Victoria:
















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    Wonderful photos
    Did you know we have a Vintage Thread you may be interested in adding these is it is a sticky.
    http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...316/index.html

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    and would you believe it, not a single pair of ghillie brogues, or a pc jacket, or white hose in sight, lest not mention a green kilt lol

    now thats what I call the Scottish way ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redshank View Post
    and would you believe it, not a single pair of ghillie brogues, or a pc jacket, or white hose in sight, lest not mention a green kilt lol

    now thats what I call the Scottish way ?
    Aye, but think about the sight of all those poor horses trotting down the lanes with narry a tail amangst them!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twa_Corbies View Post
    Aye, but think about the sight of all those poor horses trotting down the lanes with narry a tail amangst them!
    Bob tail nags! Actually most of the eight gentlemen are wearing sporrans made of goat hair, albeit one or two may have horse hair tassels.

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    Fine photos, Twa Cordies.

    Thanks. I think I'm off to score new basket hilt and a hair sporran.

    I've always wanted a hair sporran.
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    Wonderful photos. Thanks for posting them.
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    grand pics, lots of feathers here

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    Just goes to show you the timelessness of Kilts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redshank View Post
    and would you believe it, not a single pair of ghillie brogues, or a pc jacket, or white hose in sight, lest not mention a green kilt lol

    now thats what I call the Scottish way ?
    Nor a flat cap. The gentleman with the white beard looks to be wearing a feilidh mor.
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