Clan Farquharson Gathering Photos

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Thanks for these pics, Kyle, I always enjoy seeing photos of the Farquharson chief, as he is always well turned out.

A few observations:
1. He's not afraid of different colored hose. This is a plus in my book!
2. He does really like the belt over the waistcoat look. Not my cup of tea, but if one is to wear a belt and a waistcoat, this is the way it is done.
3. There seems to be one pic where his waistcoat (perhaps it's a pullover?) seems tucked into his kilt. That's a bit different.
4. I don't recall seeing a lot of clan chiefs who favor the weathered colors of their tartan so predominantly. Interesting to note how much he likes the weathered tartan.
5. No matter what he is wearing, he seems utterly comfortable in it!

[cessna152towser]

Great pics, I recognise a few faces there.

[Tobus]

With the exception of the tartan tie, I think his are all perfect examples of how it should be done. Not overdone by any means, considering the context.

(By the way, I really like his jacket in the first photo! I'm noticing an interesting elbow/sleeve patch. He's wearing it in several of the other photos too, but I wish I could get a better look at that jacket from another angle!)

[davidlpope]

I stay away from tartan neckties with the kilt, belts worn with waistcoats, and tucking waistcoats / sweaters into the kilt.

I do really like the extra-large sett of his modern colors kilt.

[Thomas H]

Wonderful , I would love to dress like that and as soon as the money is there , I will .
But all in all Wonderful ,I love it .

[creagdhubh]

Thanks for these pics, Kyle, I always enjoy seeing photos of the Farquharson chief, as he is always well turned out.

A few observations:
1. He's not afraid of different colored hose. This is a plus in my book!
2. He does really like the belt over the waistcoat look. Not my cup of tea, but if one is to wear a belt and a waistcoat, this is the way it is done.
3. There seems to be one pic where his waistcoat (perhaps it's a pullover?) seems tucked into his kilt. That's a bit different.
4. I don't recall seeing a lot of clan chiefs who favor the weathered colors of their tartan so predominantly. Interesting to note how much he likes the weathered tartan.
5. No matter what he is wearing, he seems utterly comfortable in it!

Excellent observations, Matt! Great point in regards to weathered tartans and Highland Chiefs, you are so right, as I can't think of another clan chief that wears the weathered/reproduction version (if it exists or has been specially woven) of their respected clan tartan in the form of a kilt.

Cheers,

[creagdhubh]

I stay away from tartan neckties with the kilt, belts worn with waistcoats, and tucking waistcoats / sweaters into the kilt.

I do really like the extra-large sett of his modern colors kilt.

I agree, David. I also think the enlarged sett looks smart - it looks especially great with the Farquharson tartan, as I tend to believe that not all setts would look good that enlarged.

Cheers,

[Ancienne Alliance]

Great inspiring photos.

Thank you for sharing them.


Best,

Robert

[MacSpadger]

This thread got me looking in the "box under the bed" where I have a number of old games programmes. I found one from Ballater which has a portrait of Invercauld and a foreword, I was thinking about scanning it, but, to be honest he is wearing the same kind of clothing as in the previous pics, so it's not really of any value.
As to belts worn over waistcoats, this was once very common indeed, and can be seen in many Victorian era portraits. In more modern times the likes of John D Burgess still favoured the look;



I imagine that in the days when people hung dirks, etc, from their belts then wearing the belt over the waistcoat was sensible. When dirk wearing became associated only with full No.1 military uniform, the need was no longer there.

[tulloch]

Fine photos! Thank you.