Elizabethan era?

**sharpdressedscot** · 10th December 07, 04:10 PM

I'm not sure if this is in the right forum, but does anyone have any pics or links of a Scotsman during the Elizabethan era. I've looked for some, but I can't find any. Did they wear anything different than the English? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

**macwilkin** · 10th December 07, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by sharpdressedscot

I'm not sure if this is in the right forum, but does anyone have any pics or links of a Scotsman during the Elizabethan era. I've looked for some, but I can't find any. Did they wear anything different than the English? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

For your perusal:

http://www.albanach.org/kilt.html

http://www.medievalscotland.org/

Happy Reading,

Todd

**Arlen** · 10th December 07, 04:29 PM

Well, in Scotland they weren't being ruled by Queen Elizabeth. Her reign in England was from 1558–1603, so I done a quick search for various phrases like:Scottish clothing 16th century and Scottish fashion 16th century.
This page has some good illustrations.

We don't really have much evidence of Kilt-wearing the Highlands until the latter part of this century, but in general the clothing was similar. Like most places there would have been odd and fleeting regional fashions and it would depend on your status in society.
You can be guaranteed that a fashionable Scottish Lord would be decked out in pearls and silks and quite fancy enough for any English court just as an English commoner would be wearing whatever kept them warm and dry.

**davidlpope** · 10th December 07, 04:59 PM

This is a pretty good depiction of what Border Reivers from the time period might have looked like, if you're concerned with the border area of Scotland or even the Lowlands. It's important to note that this was long before the "pan-kiltedness" of Scotland, so you will likely need to narrow down your search to a particular place AND time. Although it's very cool to wear the kilt, if you're going for historical accuracy, go for historical accuracy...

Best of luck in your endeavor!

Cordially,
David

**pipesndrumsnun** · 10th December 07, 05:02 PM

Scottish nuns wore habits!

**macwilkin** · 10th December 07, 05:08 PM

David's post about the Border Reivers reminded me of a title from Osprey:

http://www.ospreypublishing.com/titl...hp/title=P4172 (The Border Reivers)

Well worth checking out.

T.

**sharpdressedscot** · 10th December 07, 05:41 PM

Well, if you want a more specific time, it would be around Shakespeare's time. I think it may include some of James I's time in the throne. My "assignment" is plainly get/make a picture of what people wore in the Elizabethan era.