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Tartan Collection (page 9)

"Tartan: A Timeless Symbol of Scottish Heritage and Tradition" Tartan, a fabric that weaves together the rich tapestry of Scottish history

Background imageTartan Collection: Matheson tartan

Matheson tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Macpherson tartan

Macpherson tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Macneil tartan

Macneil tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Mackay tartan

Mackay tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: MacGillivray tartan

MacGillivray tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: MacAlister tartan

MacAlister tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Lamont tartan

Lamont tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Grant of Glenmoriston tartan

Grant of Glenmoriston tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Gordon tartan

Gordon tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Forbes tartan

Forbes tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Drummond tartan

Drummond tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Colquhoun tartan

Colquhoun tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Cameron of Lochiel tartan

Cameron of Lochiel tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Buchanan tartan

Buchanan tartan. circa 1846

Background imageTartan Collection: Duke of Rothsay, and Lord of the Isles (colour litho)

Duke of Rothsay, and Lord of the Isles (colour litho)
1610058 Duke of Rothsay, and Lord of the Isles (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Rothsay, and Lord of the Isles)

Background imageTartan Collection: Group of Children of the Royal Caledonian Asylum (engraving)

Group of Children of the Royal Caledonian Asylum (engraving)
1619176 Group of Children of the Royal Caledonian Asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of Children of the Royal Caledonian Asylum)

Background imageTartan Collection: Tatler cover - Grouse shooting at Glamis

Tatler cover - Grouse shooting at Glamis
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth), with Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and the Duchesss father

Background imageTartan Collection: Three Fishers in the Highlands (engraving)

Three Fishers in the Highlands (engraving)
1626436 Three Fishers in the Highlands (engraving) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Fishers in the Highlands)

Background imageTartan Collection: Edward, Prince of Wales

Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). 19th century

Background imageTartan Collection: Amateurs with the Highland Bagpipes (engraving)

Amateurs with the Highland Bagpipes (engraving)
1596436 Amateurs with the Highland Bagpipes (engraving) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateurs with the Highland Bagpipes)

Background imageTartan Collection: Meeting at Stafford House to protest against the Change in the Tartans of the Highland Regiments

Meeting at Stafford House to protest against the Change in the Tartans of the Highland Regiments (engraving)
1590255 Meeting at Stafford House to protest against the Change in the Tartans of the Highland Regiments (engraving) by English School

Background imageTartan Collection: School Nurse

School Nurse - People You See. From Teddy Bear (15 January 1966). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1966

Background imageTartan Collection: Four children in fancy dress, c. 1925

Four children in fancy dress, c. 1925
Four children in fancy dress. From left, Peter is a Native American with his feather headdress and grass skirt, Lorna is perhaps a bumble bee or a cat (difficult to tell)

Background imageTartan Collection: Scotty, Trading Post operator, Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada

Scotty, Trading Post operator, Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada
Scotty, Trading Post operator, Pelee Island, Lake Erie, Ontario, Canada, in kilt and sporran, and other tartan accoutrements. Date: circa 1930

Background imageTartan Collection: Scotsman in dress uniform with two girls and a man

Scotsman in dress uniform with two girls and a man
Scotsman in dress uniform (with 14/15 star and war medals) with two girls wearing white dresses with embroidered bodices, and a man in evening dress. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTartan Collection: Patriotic group in national costume, with Britannia

Patriotic group in national costume, with Britannia
Patriotic group in national costume, including Scottish and Welsh, with boy scouts and a Britannia figure -- possibly for Empire Day celebrations. Date: circa 1910

Background imageTartan Collection: Prince Albert of Wales, later King George VI

Prince Albert of Wales, later King George VI, in a kilt. Date: circa 1910

Background imageTartan Collection: Prince George of Wales, later Duke of Kent

Prince George of Wales, later Duke of Kent, in a kilt. Date: circa 1910

Background imageTartan Collection: HRH The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII

HRH The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII. 19th century

Background imageTartan Collection: How they put the tartans on the kilts in an old kilt-works in the Highlands (litho)

How they put the tartans on the kilts in an old kilt-works in the Highlands (litho)
1090680 How they put the tartans on the kilts in an old kilt-works in the Highlands (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTartan Collection: Tartan of Clan Campbell (coloured engraving)

Tartan of Clan Campbell (coloured engraving)
979282 Tartan of Clan Campbell (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tartan of Clan Campbell)

Background imageTartan Collection: Tartan of Clan Mackay (coloured engraving)

Tartan of Clan Mackay (coloured engraving)
979280 Tartan of Clan Mackay (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tartan of Clan Mackay)

Background imageTartan Collection: Boyish look: comment on the masculine cut of contemporary fashions & fashionable

Boyish look: comment on the masculine cut of contemporary fashions & fashionable physiques. She wears black tie & dinner jacket, fox fur stole, top hat & cane. Date: 1926

Background imageTartan Collection: The Black Watch, Royal Highlanders (chromolitho)

The Black Watch, Royal Highlanders (chromolitho)
982982 The Black Watch, Royal Highlanders (chromolitho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Watch)

Background imageTartan Collection: The Highland Light Infantry (chromolitho)

The Highland Light Infantry (chromolitho)
982981 The Highland Light Infantry (chromolitho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Highland Light Infantry)

Background imageTartan Collection: Five pound note (chromolitho)

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)

Background imageTartan Collection: An illustration from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, (chromolithograph

An illustration from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, (chromolithograph
1195416 An illustration from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, (chromolithograph, partially handcoloured) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56) (after)

Background imageTartan Collection: The Scotsman with a Pipe, 1857 (pencil & pastel on paper)

The Scotsman with a Pipe, 1857 (pencil & pastel on paper)
CH251474 The Scotsman with a Pipe, 1857 (pencil & pastel on paper) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 47.6x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ecossais a la Pipe; ); Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageTartan Collection: The Kings Army, 1801 (colour litho)

The Kings Army, 1801 (colour litho)
2775574 The Kings Army, 1801 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Army, 1801)

Background imageTartan Collection: The Queen at Edinburgh, Review of the Scottish Volunteers (engraving)

The Queen at Edinburgh, Review of the Scottish Volunteers (engraving)
1590601 The Queen at Edinburgh, Review of the Scottish Volunteers (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen at Edinburgh)

Background imageTartan Collection: A Highland Smile (colour litho)

A Highland Smile (colour litho)
3641754 A Highland Smile (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Highland Smile. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTartan Collection: Gathering of the clans (chromolitho)

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

Background imageTartan Collection: Clansman of Grant of Glenmoriston playing shinty (colour litho)

Clansman of Grant of Glenmoriston playing shinty (colour litho)
3697362 Clansman of Grant of Glenmoriston playing shinty (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageTartan Collection: Highlander, 72nd, 1851 (chromolitho)

Highlander, 72nd, 1851 (chromolitho)
3100001 Highlander, 72nd, 1851 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highlander, 72nd, 1851)

Background imageTartan Collection: Highlander Military, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Highlander Military, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730984 Highlander Military, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highlander Military)

Background imageTartan Collection: Scotsmen dripping wet, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Scotsmen dripping wet, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731025 Scotsmen dripping wet, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotsmen dripping wet)

Background imageTartan Collection: Scottish Piper, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Scottish Piper, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730982 Scottish Piper, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish Piper)



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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.