interesting photo

[macwilkin]

I think they are all wearing kilts, not a day plaid as a kilt, I think it is a bit too dark to tell for sure. As for the Horsehair sporrans I think they all look grand, though I do not think I would wear one in such conditions I do not know the background of the photo, as was alluded to earlier they could have been piping. The wee flashes may seem strange at first however look at this photo of the Duke of Rothesay who definitely knows how to dress in Highland Attire.

Aye, Glen! The Duke does know how to dress, doesn't he? He's even wearing a "Highland" tie, in this case the regimental tie of the Gordon Highlanders, "the finest regiment in the world", according to Sir Winston Churchill.

Regards,

Todd

[McMurdo]

Aye, Glen! The Duke does know how to dress, doesn't he? He's even wearing a "Highland" tie, in this case the regimental tie of the Gordon Highlanders, "the finest regiment in the world", according to Sir Winston Churchill.

Regards,

Todd

He certainly does favour that tie, but then again why shouldn't he?

[macwilkin]

He certainly does favour that tie, but then again why shouldn't he?

The Duke has frequently stated that the Gordons were a favourite of his. On one documentary, Instrument of War, the Duke mentions that the pipers at Balmoral when he was growing up were Gordons during an audience with Piper Harry Lunan:

http://gordonhighlanders.carolynmorrisey.com/page8.htm

Lunan was the last surviving piper of the First World War. He "went west" in 1994, may light perpetual shine upon him.

Regards,

Todd

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

As to the original photo, all I notice is that the gentleman the is second from the right (brown jacket/green sweater) is very nice looking oh wait he's wearing a kilt..

There was a news story in the Telegraph not too long ago concerning the Duke of Rothesay and a regimental tie:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...nravelled.html

I also believe the Duke is also the Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of the Gordons.

Sara

[macwilkin]

I also believe the Duke is also the Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of the Gordons.

The Gordons were amalgamated with the Queen's Own Highlanders* in 1994 to form "The Highlanders"; in 2006, the Highlanders became the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

HM The Queen is now the Colonel-in-Chief of the RRS, although I believe HRH the Duke of Edinburgh serves as Colonel-in-Chief of the 4 SCOTS.

Regards,

Todd

*The Seaforth and Cameron Highlanders were amalgamated in 1961 to form the Queen's own Highlanders.

[Sammac]

As for the original photo, did you find it in the dictionary next to the word: rabble?

[McMurdo]

There was a news story in the Telegraph not too long ago concerning the Duke of Rothesay and a regimental tie:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...nravelled.html

I also believe the Duke is also the Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of the Gordons.

Sara

Sara
You would be correct the Duke is the battalion's deputy Colonel-in-Chief