Question and something for scots

[Ulrich]

Found something today in our archiv. The photos must be around 1895 and we have some more from them. Any idea for the two bagpipe players? The second one is Edinburgh, then the bridge over the firth of forth and the last one is the question: Why under scotland???

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

 

[billyturnip]

The answer to your last question Ulrich is probably because he is Scots Guards, it's a bit difficult to see from the spacing of the buttons but they would be in groups of three.

 

[Ulrich]

Thanks, Roger. Do you meant those buttons?

 

[billyturnip]

Yes Ulrich, if you Google Foot Guards tunics you'll see what I mean.

 

[prhayes68]

Yes, that final one is a Colour Sergeant of the Scots Guards. Although, interestingly, the collar badge looks more like the Coldstream Garter star than the Scots Guards' thistle.

Pete

 

[billyturnip]

Where are all the Jocks? Ok so Ron's busy contacting Moses about his windfall but what about the rest?

I'm going to stick my neck out and suggest the two pipers are from the Seaforth Highlanders based on the shoulder wings.

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Where are all the Jocks? Ok so Ron's busy contacting Moses about his windfall but what about the rest?

I'm going to stick my neck out and suggest the two pipers are from the Seaforth Highlanders based on the shoulder wings.

Booking my flight to Togo right now to pick up all that dosh Roger apparently I have got to via the moon and Mars . maybe Maisie could come along and take a chunk oot his arse

I would say he is a Scots guard also

 

[Ulrich]

Ok. I notice: Scots Guards Thanks, Roger, Pete and Ron

I would say he is a Scots guard also

And Ron, the other two??? I had a bet with my superior that the scots here will know what we see on the both photos. So your help is needed. We can share the profit next year in a "Biergarten" in Ingolstadt

 

[peedee]

Hi Ulrich
Great photos, thanks for sharing.

I drink Leffe Ruby....cheers

The pipers are Scots Guards.
Roger, (English), thought Seaforths because of the wings, and he'd a right wally ).
Seaforth Highlanders wear Seaforth Tartan which is much more manly and stylish of course than the Royal Stewart portrayed on these kilts and assorted biscuit tins.

The stocking hose are of Guards pattern too.

The Scots Guards badges on sporran plaid and glengarry are more telling, plus of course the unique royal silver embroidery on the jacket front opening seam.

You can see the same uniform here as a tinted postcard
Scots Guards Piper.

The tunic is also Blue not Piper Green as in the Seaforths.

Hope this helps.

Still love you Roger
Paul

 

[billyturnip]

Thank God someone came along who knew what they are talking about. I was just filling in till you did Paul.

 

[Ulrich]

Thanks all. Won

I drink Leffe Ruby....cheers

Paul: No problem. I will be in Ransart next month. Where are you???? I didn´t think that we can get Leffe Ruby in Ingolstadt but they had fine beers there too

 

[peedee]

Oh don't worry My friend we have trucks full here in Liverpool !

It was going to be a long walk home if I popped by !
Haha

 

[billyturnip]

I was just sorting myself out with a new suit and look what I found.....

http://dege-skinner.co.uk/latest-news/bespoke-savile-row/

I knew they were Scots Guards all along.

 

[peedee]

And the three tassels on the sporran to match the buttons.

That will go well with your bell bottoms sailor !!!

 

[billyturnip]

Bell bottoms??!!

They're so 70's.

 

[peedee]

Well buy some and keep them a few more years then.

hee hee

Pee dee

 

[red tom]

If you pair think I am going to wear bell bottoms bloody well think again

 

[peedee]

I think I'd rather you did than see them knees of yours in a kilt Tom !

Happy xmas owld lad

Paul

 

[billyturnip]

I think I'd rather you did than see them knees of yours in a kilt Tom !

Happy xmas owld lad

Paul

Better that than this eh Tom?
By the way Tom I enjoy seeing the stuff you put on FB but this has been the best so far.

 

[Huw63]

Better that than this eh Tom?
By the way Tom I enjoy seeing the stuff you put on FB but this has been the best so far.

Where did you find that picture of my old lady?