D of W doublet
Detail of Duke of Windsor's green silk corduroy doublet, kilt and matching plaid (In Scotland the sash over the shoulder is called a plaid).
Some Like It Scott!
5 years in my head...and now it's alive! Make-up and costume by: LuAndra Whitehurst Model: Dan Carro
Photograph of gillie Willie Duff and his grandson, circa 1850, Dunkeld, Scotland
Tumblr
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"The Scottish Chiefs" 1921 cover art by N.C. Wyeth
My copy of "The Scottish Chiefs" N.C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth [American Golden Age Illustrator, 1882-1945] Patriarch of three generations of Wyeth-Hurd artists, including son Andrew Wyeth and grandson Jamie Wyeth Oil on canvas Brandywine River Museum brandywine.doetech.net/results.cfm?ParentID=366739&St... ______ My scan and digital restoration
Irish Wedding by Ivy Lee Photography
One of the perks about working for The Bride Link is being able to see (and share) all the unique weddings captured by our Knoxville wedding photographers. One of our vendors, Ivy Lee Photography, recently sent over an Irish wedding they shot, and I couldn’t pass up a chance to post it on the blog.
John Brown (1826-1883) - Find A Grave Memorial
Royal Servant. Born at Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He served as a stable-boy on the Balmoral estate in Deeside in 1842 before it was acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as their retreat. Brown was first mentioned in the Queen's journal in 1849. In 1858, he became Prince Albert's personal attendant. Three...
My Ear-Trumpet Has Been Struck By Lightning
christianitas: “Flora McDonald’s farewell to Bonnie Prince Charlie, by George William Joy. ”
British School, 18th century - St Jamess Park and the Mall
Two soldiers in their above the knee highland regiment kilts, and kit. Detail from St James's Park and the Mall c.1745 Royal Collection Trust.
Travel
The mission of the Lonach Highland & Friendly Society includes preserving Highland dress and promoting "peaceable and manly conduct." Each summer since 1823, the group has held a "gathering," a march through the towns around Strathdon in eastern Scotland, culminating in an afternoon of traditional Scottish games.
Pocahontas County Fare
Observations on Appalachia, knitting, sewing, fiber distractions, natural history, literature, Old-Time music, and Linux.
Beyonce - Single Ladies Performed by 3 Best Men in Kilts
The Coggles Wedding Day best men speech
John Brown - Queen Victoria's companion in later life