Clan Farquharson Gathering Photos

[creagdhubh]

This thread got me looking in the "box under the bed" where I have a number of old games programmes. I found one from Ballater which has a portrait of Invercauld and a foreword, I was thinking about scanning it, but, to be honest he is wearing the same kind of clothing as in the previous pics, so it's not really of any value.
As to belts worn over waistcoats, this was once very common indeed, and can be seen in many Victorian era portraits. In more modern times the likes of John D Burgess still favoured the look;



I imagine that in the days when people hung dirks, etc, from their belts then wearing the belt over the waistcoat was sensible. When dirk wearing became associated only with full No.1 military uniform, the need was no longer there.

Quite right, MacSpadger. Excellent photos of P/M John D. Burgess - a superb example of traditional Highland dress with the addition of personal flair!

Cheers,