A better setting for the Murray of Atholl

[JSFMACLJR]

and their long serving CO had also died earlier in the week,.

Sandy Stewart??

[Jock Scot]

Sandy Stewart??

Lt. Col. Sir Blair Stewart-Wilson died in Somerset, where he lived, early last week.

Lt. Col. James Murray, now takes command of the Atholl Highlanders.

[Droid]

Being a member of the Clan Murray... I enjoyed seeing those pictures and reading this discussion. My fiance and I plan on taking our honeymoon in the 'home land.' I have always loved the Murray tartan and am proud to wear it.

[creagdhubh]

Being a member of the Clan Murray... I enjoyed seeing those pictures and reading this discussion. My fiance and I plan on taking our honeymoon in the 'home land.' I have always loved the Murray tartan and am proud to wear it.

I'm glad you enjoyed the photos - I have many more, but it would be a bit 'overkill' if I posted all of them. I have several personal videos of the day as well. Have a superb time on your honeymoon - what a grand place to have it!

Cheers,

[creagdhubh]

I suppose it depends how you define a "private army", but I think the Atholl Highlanders claim to be the only private army in Europe.

We were at the parade on Saturday and as usual they put on a fine show.In fact, it was rather sharp. Sadly the Duke was not there this year and their long serving CO had also died earlier in the week, but I think His Grace is leading his men when they parade for the Queen at the Braemar Games later on in the year.

Quite right Jock, wish I could've been at Blair this year! I especially enjoy the tug o' war competition...amongst other activities scheduled throughout the day!

Slainte,

[creagdhubh]

The plaids are definitely original WoB material. The reason that a lot of them look faded is that in many the blue is a purplish hue due to having been dyed with Logwood rather than indigo. Logwood was cheaper but far less colour fast. It looks as though the plaids were a job lot so to speak and I bet the Duke of the time had no idea that they'd still be around some 170 years later.

I have a picture of four plaids all in the same sett size but each using different shades blue and green making some fascinating visual variations.



I think that the modern kilts are either Dalgliesh or HoE cloth. They are clearly based on one of the Wilsons' pieces, the sett size is the same as are most of the colours but these modern kilts use a shade of blue that I haven't found amongst the surviving WoB pieces and in fact is not a Wilsons' shade.

What makes the WoB setting particularly attractive are the broad stripes which was a common feature in a lot of early Wilsons' pieces compared with what's woven today. Their Urquhart is another tartan that is so much better with a broader stripe.

Good information...makes complete sense, thanks for sharing mate!

Cordially,

[Droid]

I'm glad you enjoyed the photos - I have many more, but it would be a bit 'overkill' if I posted all of them. I have several personal videos of the day as well. Have a superb time on your honeymoon - what a grand place to have it!

Cheers,

May I PM you with my email address? Maybe you can share some more photos with me without clogging up the forums. If you are willing, please let me know. I've just started reading up on the Murray history more and would like to put together a little scrap book or 'slide show' of sorts.

[creagdhubh]

Sure! I'd love to share the photos.

Cordially,

[davidlpope]

The plaids are definitely original WoB material.

I have a picture of four plaids all in the same sett size but each using different shades blue and green making some fascinating visual variations.

Peter,

Would you please post this photo? I'd love to be able to see the differences you're noting. Thanks.

David

[Jock Scot]

Quite right Jock, wish I could've been at Blair this year! I especially enjoy the tug o' war competition...amongst other activities scheduled throughout the day!

Slainte,

We were only there for the parade on Saturday, so we did no see any of the "hi-jinks" of the Sunday.