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Sporran Collection

The sporran, a quintessential part of Scottish attire, is often seen adorning the kilts of proud Scotsmen

Background imageSporran Collection: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Bandsman, Piper and Drummer of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Date: circa 1908

Background imageSporran Collection: Scottish Types - Bagpipes, Clan McDonald

Scottish Types - Bagpipes, Clan McDonald. 19th century

Background imageSporran Collection: Advertisement for Patersons Camp Coffee

Advertisement for Patersons Camp Coffee, which is claimed to be the best

Background imageSporran Collection: Scottish Types - Archery, Clan Murray

Scottish Types - Archery, Clan Murray. 19th century

Background imageSporran Collection: A Scottish Piper wearing McInnes Tartan

A Scottish Piper wearing McInnes Tartan Date: 1906

Background imageSporran Collection: The Macnab, 1802. (1922). Artist: Henry Raeburn

The Macnab, 1802. (1922). Artist: Henry Raeburn
The Macnab, 1802. A portrait of Francis Macnab (1734-1816), landowner and 16th chief of Clan Macnab. From The Connoisseur Volume LXIII [Otto Limited, London, 1922.]

Background imageSporran Collection: Scottish Toast 1893

Scottish Toast 1893
Scotsmen make a toast with thistle shaped glasses full of John Robertson & Sons whisky Date: 1893

Background imageSporran Collection: King George V in Scottish dress

King George V in Scottish dress
King George V chats to the Duchess of York, whilst the Duke of York brings up the rear. They have been taking part in the Balmoral Garden Fete. Date: 1927

Background imageSporran Collection: Braemar Gathering, men in kilts

Braemar Gathering, men in kilts
Scene at the annual Braemar Gathering, showing three men in traditional Highland costume and one man in a suit. Braemar in Scotland holds an annual Highland Games Gathering on the first Saturday in

Background imageSporran Collection: A Subtle Competition by H. M. Bateman, golfing fashion

A Subtle Competition by H. M. Bateman, golfing fashion
Cartoon by the master of social satire, H. M. Bateman showing two men in competition to wear a series of increasingly outrageous golf outfits

Background imageSporran Collection: Pipe Major of The Scots Guards

Pipe Major of The Scots Guards in full ceremonial dress. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageSporran Collection: Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b / w photo)

Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b / w photo)
NAM261004 Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Background imageSporran Collection: MacDonald of Clanranald tartan

MacDonald of Clanranald tartan. circa 1846

Background imageSporran Collection: Macdonald of Glenco, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub

Macdonald of Glenco, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Background imageSporran Collection: Recruitment poster for the British Army

Recruitment poster for the British Army, showing four laughing and smiling soldiers marching along in their kilts, with rifles over their shoulders. Line up, boys! Enlist today

Background imageSporran Collection: Clan Tartans, Inverness, Scotland

Clan Tartans, Inverness, Scotland

Background imageSporran Collection: Harry Lauder / Pyke

Harry Lauder / Pyke
(Sir) HARRY LAUDER Scottish music-hall entertainer

Background imageSporran Collection: Cartoon, The Macmillion (Andrew Carnegie)

Cartoon, The Macmillion (Andrew Carnegie)
Cartoon, The Macmillion -- Andrew Carnegie (1835 - 1919), Scottish-American industrialist, business magnate, and philanthropist

Background imageSporran Collection: Pipers of the 1st Scots Guards, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co

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

Background imageSporran Collection: Classic Tight Scotsman Joke - Lured by six beauties

Classic Tight Scotsman Joke - Lured by six beauties
Classic Tight Scotsman Joke - A stereotype Jock doesn t hang on long to his tight purse strings as six pretty girls required a drink! " It wasn t long here till bang went saxpence

Background imageSporran Collection: SCOTTISH COLONEL, c1894. Colonel Joseph Laing, of the Disbanded 79th Regiment

SCOTTISH COLONEL, c1894. Colonel Joseph Laing, of the Disbanded 79th Regiment of Scottish Highlanders, N.Y.S.N.G. Illustration by W.A. Rogers, c1894

Background imageSporran Collection: Comic postcard, Scotsman with whisky barrel bagpipes

Comic postcard, Scotsman with whisky barrel bagpipes. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSporran Collection: Gordon Highlanders dipping the colours

Gordon Highlanders dipping the colours to royalty on Constitution Hill. Date: circa 1908

Background imageSporran Collection: The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. Creator: JE Bruton

The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. Creator: JE Bruton
The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. The Cape Town Highlanders infantry regiment of the South African Army was mobilised for active duty during the Second Boer War

Background imageSporran Collection: Macdonnel of Glengarry, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub

Macdonnel of Glengarry, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Background imageSporran Collection: The Cock of the North: George, Fifth Duke of Gordon, c1812. Artist: George Sanders

The Cock of the North: George, Fifth Duke of Gordon, c1812. Artist: George Sanders
The Cock of the North: George, Fifth Duke of Gordon, c1812. From The Connoisseur Volume 103. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]

Background imageSporran Collection: The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in race for Scotch

The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in race for Scotch
The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in a race for the First Prize of a bottle of Scotch Whisky! Date: 1916

Background imageSporran Collection: A Scottish Highland Piper

A Scottish Highland Piper. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageSporran Collection: 'Clanranald', from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)

"Clanranald", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804293 " Clanranald", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageSporran Collection: A Piper of the 79th Highlanders at Chobham Camp in 1853

A Piper of the 79th Highlanders at Chobham Camp in 1853
BAL16580 A Piper of the 79th Highlanders at Chobham Camp in 1853 by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); 26.7x18.4 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageSporran Collection: Europe, Scotland, Gretna Green. Tartan Shop. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U

Europe, Scotland, Gretna Green. Tartan Shop. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators. Property released for travel, tourism, or educational use

Background imageSporran Collection: The Pipe Major - Black Watch

The Pipe Major - Black Watch Date: 1905

Background imageSporran Collection: Highland Scottish cat playing the bagpipes by Louis Wain

Highland Scottish cat playing the bagpipes by Louis Wain Date: 1903

Background imageSporran Collection: Scotland and France, Old Allies (colour litho)

Scotland and France, Old Allies (colour litho)
3096270 Scotland and France, Old Allies (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotland and France, Old Allies)

Background imageSporran Collection: 'Munro', from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)

"Munro", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804280 " Munro", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageSporran Collection: Scottish American War Memorial, West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland

Scottish American War Memorial, West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland. Dedicated to the men who answered The Call in 1914 to fight in the First World War Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSporran Collection: Mac Donald of Keppagh, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub

Mac Donald of Keppagh, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Background imageSporran Collection: Scots Guards Pipe Major

Scots Guards Pipe Major
Pipe Major of the Scots Guards

Background imageSporran Collection: Edward Viii / Kilt 1903

Edward Viii / Kilt 1903
EDWARD VIII as Prince Edward as a boy, in tartan

Background imageSporran Collection: Patriotic Postcard - WWI - Young Highlander

Patriotic Postcard - WWI - Young Highlander
Patriotic Postcard - WWI - Young boy in the uniform of a Scots Highlander soldier posing on this Christmas Greetings Postcard. " I m Scotch ye ken and I ll let em know it!" Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSporran Collection: Pals - National Archetypes

Pals - National Archetypes
The national archtypes of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England, represented by an Irishman in green holding a shillelagh, a Scotsman with ginger beard and a kilt

Background imageSporran Collection: Racial / Scotsman / Porridge

Racial / Scotsman / Porridge
Scotsman carrying a large porridge bowl on a tray above his head

Background imageSporran Collection: Two Scottish frogs on a New Year card

Two Scottish frogs on a New Year card
Two Scottish frogs in tartan on a New Year card in the shape of a tankard with two handles. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSporran Collection: Uniform of Officer and Sergeant of the Seaforth Highlanders (Rosshire Buffs, Duke

Uniform of Officer and Sergeant of the Seaforth Highlanders (Rosshire Buffs, Duke of Albany s) - formed in 1778 by Earl of Seaforth. Date: 1942

Background imageSporran Collection: Queen Victoria and her servant John Brown in Scotland

Queen Victoria and her servant John Brown in Scotland
Queen Victoria with her favourite servant, John Brown, at Balmoral in Scotland. An illustration from " Home Words for Heart & Hearth" ed. Rev. Charles Bullock, publ

Background imageSporran Collection: The Death of the Red Deer, with McIntyre and McGregor, Stalker

The Death of the Red Deer, with McIntyre and McGregor, Stalker
CH27554 The Death of the Red Deer, with McIntyre and McGregor, Stalker and Piper to the Duke of Atholl, 1821 by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish

Background imageSporran Collection: Comic postcard, Scottish boy and girl sitting on the grass Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scottish boy and girl sitting on the grass Date: 20th century

Background imageSporran Collection: Comic postcard, Scotsmen wearing wrong kilts after going for a swim Date

Comic postcard, Scotsmen wearing wrong kilts after going for a swim Date: 20th century

Background imageSporran Collection: Relics of Prince Charles Edward, the Young Pretender

Relics of Prince Charles Edward, the Young Pretender. Folding spoon and case, dress sword, silver-hilted broadsword, silver goblet, travelling (folding) knife, fork and spoon, shield, sporran, dirk

Background imageSporran Collection: Scots Guard playing the bagpipes

Scots Guard playing the bagpipes. circa 1908

Background imageSporran Collection: Edinburgh City Police Pipe Band, Scotland. 24th September 1954

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

Background imageSporran Collection: Fathers Kilt will soon fit Willie (but not quite yet, hence the universal merriment

Fathers Kilt will soon fit Willie (but not quite yet, hence the universal merriment on the faces of Willies young friends!). Date: circa 1930s

Background imageSporran Collection: Private, Drummers, Piper, and Bugler - The Black Watch, 1900. Creator: Knight

Private, Drummers, Piper, and Bugler - The Black Watch, 1900. Creator: Knight
Private, Drummers, Piper, and Bugler - The Black Watch, 1900. Black Watch infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland were stationed in India from 1896

Background imageSporran Collection: Private and Corporal of the Gordon Highlanders, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co

Private and Corporal of the Gordon Highlanders, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Private and Corporal of the Gordon Highlanders, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageSporran Collection: Highland Chiefs in the Stewart and Gordon Tartans, 1831, (1946). Creator: Robert Havell

Highland Chiefs in the Stewart and Gordon Tartans, 1831, (1946). Creator: Robert Havell
Highland Chiefs in the Stewart and Gordon Tartans, 1831, (1946). Full-length study of Scottish chieftans in traditional tartan kilts of the Stewart and Gordon clans

Background imageSporran Collection: Ernest Shackleton with James Marr and Norman Mooney, 1921, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Ernest Shackleton with James Marr and Norman Mooney, 1921, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Ernest Shackleton with James Marr and Norman Mooney, 1921, (1935). British explorer Shackleton (1874-1922) with boy scouts Marr and Mooney, specially chosen to accompany the expedition

Background imageSporran Collection: Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile, Hand Holding Bagpipes

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile, Hand Holding Bagpipes

Background imageSporran Collection: Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile, Kilt and Sporran

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile, Kilt and Sporran

Background imageSporran Collection: Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile, Military Parade, Detail of Military Bandsman Costume

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile, Military Parade, Detail of Military Bandsman Costume

Background imageSporran Collection: Bagpipes, Edinburgh, Scotland

Bagpipes, Edinburgh, Scotland

Background imageSporran Collection: UK, Scotland, Edinburgh, Kilt and Sporran

UK, Scotland, Edinburgh, Kilt and Sporran

Background imageSporran Collection: Basse opera singer Bessin as Dickson in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini

Basse opera singer Bessin as Dickson in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini, Royal Academy of Music
FLO4632245 Basse opera singer Bessin as Dickson in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini, Royal Academy of Music, 1846

Background imageSporran Collection: Ballet dancer in Scottish costume in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini

Ballet dancer in Scottish costume in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini, Royal Academy of Music
FLO4632295 Ballet dancer in Scottish costume in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini, Royal Academy of Music, 1846

Background imageSporran Collection: Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword

Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword
2915287 Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword. 3.Silver hilted Broadsword. 4.Silver Goblet. 5.Travelling Knife, Fork and Spoon. 6.Shield

Background imageSporran Collection: Prince Albert later George VI, King of the United Kingdom, from the magazine The World

Prince Albert later George VI, King of the United Kingdom, from the magazine The World and His Wife, pub.1907
3502685 Prince Albert later George VI, King of the United Kingdom, from the magazine The World and His Wife, pub.1907; (add.info.: Prince Albert later George VI, 1895 -1952)

Background imageSporran Collection: Tenor singer Gustave-Hippolyte Roger in the comic opera Gibby la Cornemuse by Clapisson

Tenor singer Gustave-Hippolyte Roger in the comic opera Gibby la Cornemuse by Clapisson
FLO4632174 Tenor singer Gustave-Hippolyte Roger in the comic opera Gibby la Cornemuse by Clapisson, Theatre de l'Opera Comique, 1846

Background imageSporran Collection: Lieut. Seely, Lt. Col. P.A. Guthrie, Col. J.S. Denis [i.e. Dennis], Capt. Black, July 1917

Lieut. Seely, Lt. Col. P.A. Guthrie, Col. J.S. Denis [i.e. Dennis], Capt. Black, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Lieut. Seely, Lt. Col. P.A. Guthrie, Col. J.S. Denis [i.e. Dennis], Capt. Black, July 1917. Officers of Canadian Highlander regiments standing outside the 71st Regiment Armory

Background imageSporran Collection: Col. Percy A. Guthrie, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Col. Percy A. Guthrie, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. Percy A. Guthrie, July 1917. Colonel Percy Albert Guthrie (1884-1948) on the steps of the 71st Regiment Armory, Park Avenue (between East 33rd and East 34th streets), New York City

Background imageSporran Collection: Statue of the late Prince Consort, at Balmoral, by W. Theed, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Statue of the late Prince Consort, at Balmoral, by W. Theed, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Statue of the late Prince Consort, at Balmoral, by W. Theed, 1864. As a memorial of...[Prince Albert's] attachment to the Scottish Highlands

Background imageSporran Collection: His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 1858. Creators: James Henry Lynch, Richard James Lane

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 1858. Creators: James Henry Lynch, Richard James Lane
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 1858. Portrait of the future King Edward VII. The very natural desire to know something of the personal appearance of a Prince to whom such interest attaches

Background imageSporran Collection: The 93rd Regiment, Highlanders, 1857. Creator: Unknown

The 93rd Regiment, Highlanders, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The 93rd Regiment, Highlanders, 1857. Scots soldiers in traditional uniform. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

Background imageSporran Collection: L'effort de l'Angleterre, 1915. Creator: Unknown

L'effort de l'Angleterre, 1915. Creator: Unknown
L'effort de l'Angleterre, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Background imageSporran Collection: Lt. Col. Percy A. Guthrie, 236 Battalion, Canada, The Maclean Kilties of America, 1917

Lt. Col. Percy A. Guthrie, 236 Battalion, Canada, The Maclean Kilties of America, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Lt
Lt. Col. Percy A. Guthrie, 236th Battalion, Canada, The Maclean Kilties of America, 1917. Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Albert Guthrie, Canadian barrister and soldier

Background imageSporran Collection: The Hallowe'en Dinner of the London Scottish Volunteers -- Bringing in the Haggis, 1891

The Hallowe'en Dinner of the London Scottish Volunteers -- Bringing in the Haggis, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageSporran Collection: Highland Pipers Practising in Hyde Park, 1890. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageSporran Collection: The Scottish, between 1800 and 1825. Creator: Theodore Gericault

The Scottish, between 1800 and 1825. Creator: Theodore Gericault
The Scottish, between 1800 and 1825

Background imageSporran Collection: The International Exhibition - M'Dougall's Stall... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition - M'Dougall's Stall... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - M'Dougall's Stall - the Highlands of Scotland, 1862. Display of...choice specimens from their Royal tartan warehouse in Inverness

Background imageSporran Collection: Victorian scrap, Campbell clan of Scotland

Victorian scrap, Campbell clan of Scotland Date: late 19th century

Background imageSporran Collection: Black Watch, Royal Highlanders at Lucknow, Indian Mutiny

Black Watch, Royal Highlanders at Lucknow, Indian Mutiny
The Vengeance of the Black Watch, Royal Highlanders at Lucknow, during the Indian Mutiny Date: circa 1857-1858

Background imageSporran Collection: Officers in Review Order, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Officers in Review Order, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Date: 1915

Background imageSporran Collection: Inspecting the Guard, Gordon Highlanders

Inspecting the Guard, Gordon Highlanders Date: 1915

Background imageSporran Collection: William Wallace rescuing a child at Cartland Craigs

William Wallace rescuing a child at Cartland Craigs, Lanarkshire, Scotland Date: 13th century

Background imageSporran Collection: Albert Edward, Prince of Wales

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, Lord of Rothesay and Lord of the Isles (later King Edward VII). Date: circa 1850s

Background imageSporran Collection: King George V in Highland ceremonial military attire

King George V in Highland ceremonial military attire
King George V (1865-1936) in Highland ceremonial military attire. Date: circa 1910s



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The sporran, a quintessential part of Scottish attire, is often seen adorning the kilts of proud Scotsmen. In this captivating image, a Scottish piper wearing McInnes Tartan proudly displays his sporran while playing the bagpipes. The scene takes us back to a time when traditions were cherished and celebrated. This advertisement for Patersons Camp Coffee perfectly captures the essence of Scotland's rich culture. Amidst the backdrop of rolling hills and misty lochs, an Argyll and Sutherland Highlander stands tall with his sporran hanging elegantly from his belt. It serves as a reminder that even in remote corners of Scotland, one can enjoy the finest cuppa. Scottish types are known for their diverse interests and skills. From archery to clan Murray gatherings, they embrace their heritage with pride. This particular portrait titled "The Macnab" by Henry Raeburn showcases a gentleman sporting his sporran alongside other traditional accessories – truly capturing the spirit of Scottish identity. Even royalty couldn't resist donning Scottish dress. King George V himself can be seen here dressed in all its regal glory complete with tartan kilt and matching sporran. His appreciation for Scottish tradition further solidifies its significance within society. From ancient times to modern-day festivities like Braemar Gathering, men in kilts proudly display their sporrans as they participate in various Highland games and competitions. These gatherings serve as reminders that Scotland's cultural heritage remains alive through generations. The Clan McDonald has long been associated with bravery and loyalty to their roots – traits embodied by every Scot who wears their tartan proudly along with an intricately designed sporran. It symbolizes not only fashion but also deep-rooted connections to family history. No discussion about Scottish culture would be complete without mentioning bagpipes. The Pipe Major of The Scots Guards exemplifies this connection between music and tradition while showcasing his ornate leather sporran. It's a testament to the importance of music in Scottish heritage.

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