Quote Originally Posted by Woodsheal View Post
Well, that fella in 1745 wore certain things and carried certains. If he was a front-rank clan "gentleman" he owned the full panoply of highland weapons and wore all the fancy tartan clothes. Going down the economic scale would indeed exhibit less "stuff" in terms of arms and clothes, but still stuff unique to the period.
Brian makes a good point. As a reminder, post 35 here gives a list of a gentleman's possessions in 1737 - http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...65/index4.html

Note the use of trews and boots indicating horse riding was a common practice by this particular gentleman.