Highland Dress Collection

At the Highland Games at Inverness, Scotland; Lady Marjorie Mackenzie and Mr Seton Gordon 23 September 1923

Pipers of the 1st Scots Guards, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Pipers of the 1st Scots Guards, 1896. Pipe-Major Fraser flanked by Piper James Pourie (right) and Piper John Gordon (left). A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 3rd January 1896

General William Gordon of Fyvie, 1766 (1736-1816)
NTS28433 General William Gordon of Fyvie, 1766 (1736-1816) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); Fyvie Castle, Scotland, UK; (add.info)

Queen Victoria at Osborne House, 1865 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]. (Colorised black and white print)

A Scottish color bearer , Early 18th Century
3056348 A Scottish color bearer , Early 18th Century; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: An Austrian print of a Scottish soldier with a King's Standard)

A Scottish Officer , Early 18th Century
3056347 A Scottish Officer , Early 18th Century; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: An Austrian print of a Scottish Officer armed with a broadsword and shield)

Engraving of General John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun 1705 -1782
3031121 Engraving of General John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun 1705 -1782; Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving of General John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun 1705 -1782)

Lauder, 19 Oct 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Lauder, 19 Oct 1917. Scottish comedian Harry Lauder, probably on the steps in front of the Sub-Treasury to speak at the noonday Liberty Loan meeting during World War I.

Lauder, (19 Oct 1917?). Creator: Bain News Service
Lauder, (19 Oct 1917?). Scottish comedian Harry Lauder, probably on the steps in front of the Sub-Treasury to speak at the noonday Liberty Loan meeting during World War I.

Lauder, (19 Oct 1917?). Creator: Bain News Service
Lauder, (19 Oct 1917?). Shows Scottish comedian Harry Lauder, probably on the steps in front of the Sub-Treasury to speak at the noonday Liberty Loan meeting during World War I.

'Highland Pipers Practising in Hyde Park, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Highland Pipers Practising in Hyde Park, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Edinburgh City Police Pipe Band, Scotland. 24th September 1954

The Scotch Butchery, Boston, 1775, 1775. 1775. Creator: Anon
The Scotch Butchery, Boston, 1775, 1775

Cigar Store Scotchman, c. 1937. Creator: Florian Rokita
Cigar Store Scotchman, c. 1937

Wooden Scotchman, c. 1937. Creator: Florian Rokita
Wooden Scotchman, c. 1937

Punch cartoon: William Douglas Hamilton, 12th Duke of Hamilton (1845-1895) (engraving)
6034884 Punch cartoon: William Douglas Hamilton, 12th Duke of Hamilton (1845-1895) (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

King George V as Colonel-in-Chief of the Black Watch (photo)
5996535 King George V as Colonel-in-Chief of the Black Watch (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

England (chromolitho)
1093780 England (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Scotland: Tartans (chromolitho)
961379 Scotland: Tartans (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotland: Tartans. Lithograph by Henry Sicard, 28 Rue Amelot, Paris.); © Look and Learn

Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold (b / w photo)
2775453 Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold)

Queen Victoria on holiday in Nice (engraving)
2789347 Queen Victoria on holiday in Nice (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria on holiday in Nice. Taking a carriage ride)

Scotland, trade card for Chocolat Meurisse (chromolitho)
961303 Scotland, trade card for Chocolat Meurisse (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotland, trade card for Chocolat Meurisse.); © Look and Learn

Highland Dress (engraving)
1616881 Highland Dress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highland Dress. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 March 1843)

Stalking party, Loch Callater, Scotland (chromolitho)
1094487 Stalking party, Loch Callater, Scotland (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stalking party, Loch Callater, Scotland)

Five pound note (chromolitho)
724714 Five pound note (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Five pound note. Postcard with an illustration of a five pound note)

Gathering of the clans (chromolitho)
3639437 Gathering of the clans (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering of the clans)

Return from the Hunt
BUR17333 Return from the Hunt by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre, UK; eBury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre; English, out of copyright

Among the Mountains in Cumberland
BUR17345 Among the Mountains in Cumberland by Cooper, Thomas Sidney (1803-1902); Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre, UK; eBury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre; English, out of copyright

Highland dancing - "Ghillie Callum"(b / w photo)
3620755 Highland dancing - " Ghillie Callum" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highland dancing - " Ghillie Callum")

King Edward VIIs visit to France. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796210 King Edward VIIs visit to France. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VIIs visit to France)

Bagpipes, Scotland (chromolitho)
1093590 Bagpipes, Scotland (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bagpipes, Scotland)

The British Isles (chromolitho)
1093433 The British Isles (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Isles)

Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1720-88) (oil on canvas)
DRB128812 Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1720-88) (oil on canvas) by Strange, Robert (1721-92) (after); 73.66x62.23 cm; The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; English

Heather, Scotland (chromolitho)
1094464 Heather, Scotland (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heather, Scotland)

The Seaforth Highlanders (colour litho)
980342 The Seaforth Highlanders (colour litho) by Payne, Henry (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seaforth Highlanders. Piper and bandsman)

Female grouse shooter (colour litho)
979452 Female grouse shooter (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female grouse shooter.); © Look and Learn

Dagenham Girl Pipers, Essex (b / w photo)
3104397 Dagenham Girl Pipers, Essex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagenham Girl Pipers, Essex)

Advertisement for traditional Highland dress from William Anderson & Sons Ltd, Edinburgh and Glasgow
6030845 Advertisement for traditional Highland dress from William Anderson & Sons Ltd, Edinburgh and Glasgow, 1926 (colour litho) by English School

A Scottish man in traditional Highland Dress among the people of Cannes, France (colour litho)
5217695 A Scottish man in traditional Highland Dress among the people of Cannes, France (colour litho) by Bonvoisin, Maurice Charles Mathieu (Mars) (1849-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Brown Study! (colour litho)
3648165 A Brown Study! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Brown Study)

Dagenham Girl Pipers double band (b / w photo)
3094459 Dagenham Girl Pipers double band (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagenham Girl Pipers double band)

Scottish 92nd Infantry Regiment, c. 1815 (coloured etching)
3062511 Scottish 92nd Infantry Regiment, c.1815 (coloured etching) by French School, (19th century); National Army Museum

The Prince of Wales in his Early Days, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in his Early Days, (1901). Prince Albert Edward (1841-1910), the future King Edward VII, shown as a baby with his mother Queen Victoria, as a child, in Highland dress

His Majesty in Highland Dress Arriving at St. Giless Cathedral, Edinburgh, 1929, 1937. Duke of York (1920-1936) in full Dress of Cameron Highlanders, with Duchess of York attending a service at St

Turtle doves and turtle soup!!, 1822. Artist
Turtle doves and turtle soup!!, 1822. A scene on board the Royal Yacht. George IV is wearing Highland dress and kneeling at the feet of Lady Hell-fling-stone

A Thousand Warm Receptions in the North, 1823. A court at Holyroodhouse during George IVs Northern Excursion, August 1822

The Benefits of a Northern Excursion, or R-l pastime at home (ie) fiddling and dancing!, c1822. King George IV in Highland dress dancing on one toe; he is attended by Viscount Sidmouth; Lady

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"Captivating Highland Dress: A Journey Through Time" Step into the enchanting world of Highland dress, where tradition and elegance intertwine. At the Highland Games in Inverness, Scotland, Lady Marjorie Mackenzie and Mr Seton proudly don their meticulously crafted attire, showcasing the rich heritage of Scottish culture. In 1896, the Pipers of the 1st Scots Guards mesmerize onlookers with their skillful melodies. The artwork by Gregory & Co captures this momentous occasion, immortalizing these talented musicians for generations to come. General William Gordon of Fyvie stands tall in his resplendent highland dress from 1766. His commanding presence reflects not only his military prowess but also his deep-rooted connection to Scottish traditions that have stood the test of time. Even Queen Victoria herself embraced the allure during her visit to Osborne House in 1865. Her regal appearance exudes grace and admiration for a style that has captivated hearts worldwide. Across continents, even Boston witnessed its own slice of Scottish charm at The Scotch Butchery in 1775. An anonymous creator captured this scene, reminding us how far-reaching and influential highland dress truly is. From cigar stores to wooden sculptures, Florian Rokita's creations transport us back to a bygone era when even everyday objects celebrated Scottish identity. These whimsical pieces serve as reminders that highland dress transcends mere clothing; it embodies an entire cultural narrative. Punch cartoonist humorously portrays William Douglas Hamilton, Duke of Hamilton (1845-1895), clad in traditional attire while adding a touch of satire to aristocratic life. This depiction showcases how highland dress became intertwined with social commentary during its long history. King George V's photograph as Colonel-in-Chief of the Black Watch exemplifies how royalty embraced this iconic attire as a symbol of honor and prestige within military ranks—a testament to the enduring legacy of highland dress.