I love the uniforms of both the pipers and the soldiers of the Atholl Highlanders. They're archaeic in many ways, with several features popular in the 2nd quarter of the 19th century (and common in The Highlanders of Scotland) which were dropped by the Army as the 19th century progressed and no longer form part of Highland regimental uniform.
And a seemingly unique feature, the soldiers wearing kilts in modern tartan but full plaids in...what is it? Ancient Colours? Wilson's Colours? The plaids seem to have been around a long time, so maybe they have just faded from age and use.
The red socks are something I've not seen them wear before. I'm used to seeing the solders as well as the pipers in red & white diced full hose.
Last edited by OC Richard; 6th June 12 at 03:54 AM.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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