The man's home IS a castle

[thistlelass]

The picture and your observant comments illustrate exactly what I have been trying to say on various threads on this website. We Scots are not much bothered about everything having to match and to be in absolute pristine condition. I cannot really see what all the fuss is about! I suppose on reflection, that some of the kilt attire that we turn out in is nearly as old as some countries and I should think that Lord Lovat could have had the pick of a whole heap of past family kit. I also would hazard a wee wager that his Lordships wardrobe would not contain a kilt of a tartan that he was not entitled to wear. Nevertheless he has chosen in this picture to dress as he pleases, within certain loose bounderies, as most highlanders choose to do.

I heartily agree with you-His Lordship pulls off the outfit in high style-he's elegant, handsome and looks extremely comfortable! I like it!!

[Jock Scot]

I heartily agree with you-His Lordship pulls off the outfit in high style-he's elegant, handsome and looks extremely comfortable! I like it!!

Oh, Lord Lovat was a larger than life man with huge charisma, style, brave as a lion and possessed a natural modesty as well. When he used to visit my grandfather during WW2 he always "dropped off" a couple of hundred rounds of .22 ammunition(gold dust) for us boys. As a Brigadier and I think later a Major General, heavily involved with the Commandos he was able to "obtain" scarce ammunition for us to shoot rabbits, for much needed food to eat in those hard times. He always wanted to know how many my brother and I missed! I am delighted to say that he always claimed the credit for our shooting prowess. Who were we to argue!

[Rogerson785]

Outstanding pictures Rex, and I just had to go to the LIFE site and view more.

This picture reminds me of so many parades, inspections etc... during my army career.



Another Inspection, this time taken in Palestine 1938.

[macwilkin]

3 July 1976 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, Crater, Aden. See: http://www.argylls1945to1971.co.uk/A...intoCrater.htm

Brian

Hmm...I'm not so sure about this. There were pipers in the Falklands (1982) with the Scots Guards and the 7th Gurkhas, and of course, a number of pipers with the various regiments in both Gulf Wars.

I suppose you could be particular and ask when were the pipes actually played in combat, rather than in a combat zone...

T.

[macwilkin]

The picture and your observant comments illustrate exactly what I have been trying to say on various threads on this website. We Scots are not much bothered about everything having to match and to be in absolute pristine condition. I cannot really see what all the fuss is about! I suppose on reflection, that some of the kilt attire that we turn out in is nearly as old as some countries and I should think that Lord Lovat could have had the pick of a whole heap of past family kit. I also would hazard a wee wager that his Lordships wardrobe would not contain a kilt of a tartan that he was not entitled to wear. Nevertheless he has chosen in this picture to dress as he pleases, within certain loose bounderies, as most highlanders choose to do.

Well said, Jock.

Todd

[gilmore]

Hmm...I'm not so sure about this. There were pipers in the Falklands (1982) with the Scots Guards and the 7th Gurkhas, and of course, a number of pipers with the various regiments in both Gulf Wars.

I suppose you could be particular and ask when were the pipes actually played in combat, rather than in a combat zone...

T.

Yes, let us be particular...