Tartan Collection (page 2)

La Duchesse de Berry (1798-1870) c. 1825 (oil on canvas)
XIR39164 La Duchesse de Berry (1798-1870) c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); 92x73 cm; Musee Crozatier, Le Puy-en-Velay, France; (add.info.: daughter of Francis)

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

A Scottish Highland Piper. Date: circa 1940s

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

Cartoon of Andrew Carnegie from Life Magazine, 1905 (colour litho)
BAL41671 Cartoon of Andrew Carnegie from Life Magazine, 1905 (colour litho) by Levering, Albert (1869-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist)

MacNaughton tartan. circa 1846

Two Children Fishing in Scotland
GG12976 Two Children Fishing in Scotland by Leyde, Otto (1835-97); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

"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

Kirsty MacColl - singer. Kirsty Anna MacColl (10 October 1959 Ð 18 December 2000) was a British singer and songwriter. She recorded several pop hits in the 1980s and 1990s

Jayne Irving TV presenter wearing kilt

Highlanders pipe themselves back from the trenches, WW1. 1914-1918

Scottish Types - Scottish Dancing, Clan Gordon. 19th century

Scottish Types - Curling, Clan Grant. 19th century

Little boy on rocking horse
A rather superior looking little boy dressed in a tartan kilt and Scottish velvet jacket rides on a rocking horse. In the background are a toy castle, a model train engine with signals

The Highland Light Infantry, from the supplement to the Art and Navy Gazette, 7th December
XCF280503 The Highland Light Infantry, from the supplement to the Art and Navy Gazette, 7th December, 1895 (colour litho) by Simkin

The Pipe Major - Black Watch Date: 1905

Gordon Highlanders making kilts in the open air
A group of soldiers from the Gordon Highlanders, some smoking pipes, sit outdoors making kilts. One of them is using a sewing machine

Victorian girl with her nanny (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian girl, Beatrice (Emily Beatrice Violet, d 1930), standing on a chair, with her nanny standing next to her. They lived at Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire

Forty Winks by C. E. Wilson
A dear old lady in a mop cap, spectacles and a tartan shawl has fallen asleep at a table in the middle of reading a newspaper and sewing a patchwork quilt

Modern Athenians plate 8 - Edinburgh
John Irvine (d. 1839) beautifully described as a " creeping figure, of too solid flesh, so sadly restricted in locomotion". Facing him is Captain Hugo Arnot (d)

Clan Sinclair
Clan SINCLAIR a young barefoot woman wears a long tartan plaid

St Camillo De Lellis
SAINT CAMILLO DE LELLIS Patron saint of the sick

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

Bon Ton Skiwear
For Chamonix: sensible yet stylish clothing includes gaiters & leggings, fringed scarf, knitted jumper, flat cap with earflaps; belted jacket & plaid skirt

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)

The Pipes Of Lucknow (colour litho)
3651564 The Pipes Of Lucknow (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pipes Of Lucknow)

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

MacDonald of Clanranald tartan. circa 1846

Pipe Practice, 1918 (oil on canvas)
6200111 Pipe Practice, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Ranken, William Bruce Ellis (1881-1941); 182.9x142.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Battle of Belmont. Nov. 23rd, 1899. Boer-British War, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
2630686 Battle of Belmont. Nov. 23rd, 1899. Boer-British War, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Pieter Arnoldus Cronje (1836-1911)

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

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

Bagpiper in Glen Coe, Highlands of Scotland
Bagpiper in Macdonald tartan, playing in Glen Coe, Highlands of Scotland. Date: 1959

Charles Edward Stuart (1720-88) c. 1892 (litho)
KW232406 Charles Edward Stuart (1720-88) c.1892 (litho) by Pettie, John (1839-93) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Scottish, out of copyright

Princes Street Station Hotel brochure cover
Princes Street Station Hotel, Edinburgh under management of the Caledonian Railway Company. Brochure cover featuring a small Scottish tartan clad boy sitting upon a pile of suitcases

Scots Guards Pipe Major
Pipe Major of the Scots Guards

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

Highland dancers at Braemar Highland Games
Highlanders dancing a reel for the royal party at the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland, attended by King George V and Queen Mary. circa 1911

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

Erskine Tartan
The Erskine tartan of Scotland. Date: photo taken 1971

Music cover with Scottish harpist
An unidentified music cover depicting a female Scottish harpist wearing a tartan shawl and medieval costume. The emblem at the top contains the Latin words, Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

James Hogg / Roffe Eng
JAMES HOGG Scottish poet with his dog

Fashions December 1880
Dress fitting tightly to below the hips, reverse collar, buttons down the back. Girl: coat body with tails pinned up behind. Blue jacket body: tartan collar & basque

Tartan Accessories 1902
Tartan accessories including silk handkerchiefs, mufflers, neck ties, scarves, tartan cravats, silk knit motor wraps, drawstring work bags & satchels

Rikki Fulton sitting outside old school September 1981 A©mirrorpix
Rikki Fulton sitting outside old school September 1981 © mirrorpix

Greetings card in the shape of a Glengarry cap
Greetings card in the shape of a British Army Scottish Glengarry cap with lion and unicorn badge. Date: circa 1890s

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

Shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - winter coat with toggles Date: circa 1967

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"Tartan: A Timeless Symbol of Scottish Heritage and Tradition" Tartan, a fabric that weaves together the rich tapestry of Scottish history, holds a special place in the hearts of Scots and enthusiasts worldwide. From its origins dating back centuries to its modern-day representation, tartan continues to captivate with its vibrant patterns and deep cultural significance. One can't help but imagine the gallant soldiers of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers proudly donning their distinctive tartans as they march into battle. The sight of a Scottish piper wearing McInnes Tartan evokes images of ancient clans gathering on misty moors, filling the air with haunting melodies that stir the soul. In Glencoe's breathtaking landscape, amidst towering mountains and cascading waterfalls, a bagpiper stands tall - an emblematic figure synonymous with Scotland's musical heritage. Dewars advertisement transports us to a bygone era when whisky flowed freely among friends clad in traditional attire; Welsh girls adorned in their charming costumes celebrate their own unique Celtic roots. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders epitomize bravery and honor while sporting their distinguished tartans. Archery competitions at Highland Games showcase not only skill but also pride in one's clan like Clan Murray. Dancers gracefully twirl across stages at these games, showcasing intricate footwork passed down through generations. During World War I, posters depicting various Types of British Army personnel highlight how even amid conflict, tartan remained an enduring symbol representing unity amongst diverse backgrounds. King George V himself embraced this tradition by dressing resplendently in Scottish garb during official engagements. Highland dancing competitions continue to enchant spectators at Skye Highland Games on Portree's Isle of Skye. As dancers move energetically to lively tunes played on bagpipes reminiscent of Clan McDonald’s legacy – it becomes clear why this art form has endured for centuries. Tartan is more than just a fabric; it is a living testament to Scotland's rich cultural heritage.