1960s Movie Kilts

**Jock Scot** · 5th November 13, 01:45 AM

Originally Posted by madmacs

Isn't Scotland amalgamated into just one (Royal Regiment of Scotland)? Well I guess the Atholl Highlanders would count as a second...

Without going into minute detail, The Royal Regiment of Scotland is made up of seven Battalions. Five regular infantry Battalions and two TA(part time/reserve) infantry Battalions.

**Jack Daw** · 5th November 13, 06:34 AM

Well, if you like the "Devil's Brigade", and you're talking about 60's kilt movies, don't forget, "Tunes of Glory".

**Kalok Sundancer** · 5th November 13, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

Well, if you like the "Devil's Brigade", and you're talking about 60's kilt movies, don't forget, "Tunes of Glory".

I have not seen that one. I will have to look it up. Thank you.

**Jack Daw** · 5th November 13, 10:01 AM

You might have difficulty finding it played on TV or as a rentable dvd. I don't know of any "kiltie, kiltie, cauld bum" on this site that wouldn't recommended it as a blind purchase.

**MacGumerait** · 5th November 13, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Kalok Sundancer

I have not seen that one. I will have to look it up. Thank you.

I think you can find Tunes of Glory on Netflix if you are a subscriber . You can also find it for sale on eBay at this link :

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...at=0&_from=R40

Good movie .

Cheers , Mike

**imrichmond** · 6th November 13, 09:51 AM

Since we are talking about kilts in 1960s movies, don't forget Carry On Up The Khyber, with its hilarious story line based on the mystique of what's worn (or not) under the kilt.

**Mike_Oettle** · 8th November 13, 08:31 AM

Wondering idly: perhaps it is Carry on up the Khyber that raises the ire of those who are unhappy about military (and perhaps other) kilts being worn without underwear?
It certainly was a silly plot line, but that’s par for the Carry On course.
Regards,
Mike

**OC Richard** · 30th November 13, 06:18 AM

Richard Dawson, know to American TV viewers of the 1960s and 70s from Hogans Heroes and game shows, plays one of the pipers in The Devil's Brigade.

**plaid preacher** · 5th November 13, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Without going into minute detail, The Royal Regiment of Scotland is made up of seven Battalions. Five regular infantry Battalions and two TA(part time/reserve) infantry Battalions.

Thanks, Jock. The other difficulty which springs to mind is that in the short term, at least, the RRoS continues to identify each of it's Battalions with their parent unit... which used to be free standing regiments, complete with different uniforms and traditions. Maybe someone can help me on this, but do each of the battalions where distinctive tartans?

**Jock Scot** · 5th November 13, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by plaid preacher

Thanks, Jock. The other difficulty which springs to mind is that in the short term, at least, the RRoS continues to identify each of it's Battalions with their parent unit... which used to be free standing regiments, complete with different uniforms and traditions. Maybe someone can help me on this, but do each of the battalions where distinctive tartans?

The main differences for the basic infantry man's uniform of each Battalion is the hackle in their bonnet. A red hackle for the Black Watch for example, the same as it always has been(google images for RRoS is helpful). However these days, the tartan of the kilt and bonnet badge are exactly the same for the assorted Battalions within the Regiment. I think and I stand to be corrected here as I am not too sure what they do these days, the most noticeable and distinct differences are seen in the bandsmen's dress uniforms where various tartans of various historical regimental connections are worn, or carried on the pipes for example and I am afraid I cannot add any sensible thoughts on that.