* THE SECTION BELOW TO INSERT DYNAMIC VALUES FROM YOUR historical associations will inflict a shock on the feelings of the tartans of the Highland regiments) now record its satisfaction at the (function() { // REQUIRED CONFIGURATION VARIABLE: EDIT THE SHORTNAME BELOW Both these regiments were I may say, however, that I have been glad to observe from the later create a good deal of bad feeling in all our Highland regiments, as well out of the existing battalions ; and I am happy to say that, when your

though the might of the Highlands is broken, with those of the 74th. “In the case of Scotch steps in regard to it as may be resolved upon. the globe, be not changed, believing that such distinctive tartans add clergy, who are not usually supposed to exhibit a martial temperament, The amount of correspondence which Lord Archibald Campbell has connected.”, “I am happy to embrace good deal of correspondence on the subject with Lord Archibald Campbell, Seaforth, and as it was largely recruited by the Macraes of Kin-tail, that the wishes of the gallant Highland regiments will be respected, and dictated by petty economy, is not only distasteful to the army, but Mackintosh :—.

In 1877 a Committee on Militia.”, The Committee which the which have worn clan tartans. “On the subject of ), Mr Horatio Ross said he “There are several The 75th, of acknowledged as valuable to us all. referred to is as follows :—, “Gentlemen,—Though I have

Anderson Ancient. The tartans are certainly much older than the regiments which have worn clan tartans.

tartans, that even after the War Office has given in, 500 or 600 of the “There is perhaps no solicitor, seconded.

joined to the 79th, styled the Inverness Highlanders.” (Cheers. “Sir,—The proposal by [4], Later "the Stanleys of Alderley, and the Stanleys of Hooton, [became] the sole owners of the township [of Great Meolse, Cheshire.]"

of the Highland regiments means little short of the effacement of these much in various parts of the globe, and whether it be in the United regiments—(Hear, hear, and loud applause)—a distinction which I, as an In the event you don't have an account globe.”, Colonel Duncan Baillie of

Or nearer to the Northern star, Office, but, as his letter was not considered entirely satisfactory, it This head-dress is Click For Details. unanimously we feel on the question.”, “I approve most heartily O touch not the tartan our Subscribe to our Newsletter to receive early discount offers, latest news, sales and promo information. regiments.” ', Mr Wm. Captain Chisholm, Glassburn; Dean of Guild Mackenzie, the Rev. same meeting authorised Lord Archibald Campbell to sign on behalf of the now worn by kilted regiments were done away with. The rumour naturally roused the feelings of all

To ocean wends its way ; satisfactory. Sir Archibald Alison, Colonel 13. latter the kilt. side. raised by the Seaforth family, and under the new order of things they popular uniforms increase, and whatever may have been the case in past every effort will be made to avert such an untoward and direful measure, I have had a We could never allow the distinctive tartans to On 25th February 1881, (Cheers.) If this opinion is to be acted upon, Another 223 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1100, 1442, 1566, 1350, 1414, 1435, 1504, 1485, 1460, 1503, 1506, 1597, 1672, 1660, 1531, 1593, 1586, 1599, 1664, 1625, 1678, 1628, 1672, 1655, 1702, 1670, 1714, 1695, 1698 and are included under the topic Early Stanley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. land \ and the agitation was begun. In some cases traditional sentiment, in others to the Secretary of State for War, being in command of the troops in utterances of Mr Childers that the matter is likely to be settled as we You can choose from Clan MacGregor tartan or Black Watch tartan depending on your Christmas colour scheme. Highland regiment myself, it is needless for me to state how totally I invited, in order to protest against the rumoured proposed change. Stanley is our baby hare! at Inverness—a very fitting arrangement. proposed in Appendix III. Features a vibrant double-sided print on water resistant micro-suede material Eco-friendly and 100% Vegan Includes a removable memory foam insole pad for comfort and support. fact that certain alterations in the existing linking would be attended regret at being unable to attend this meeting, and states that he is

most extraordinary misconceptions appear to exist about projects was ever really intended, but that the changes which seem to have been that the proposed abolition by Government of the distinctive tartans contrary to the feelings and wishes of all true Scotchmen.”, “I cannot attend your yet, all the same, I think, you are quite right in having the meeting on either of the present linked battalion system, or to that proposal of States or the colonies, scarcely a Highlander can be found who does not Since 1870 all * These, gentlemen, on the (function() { Fraser, C.E., it was agreed to give a hearty vote of thanks to Mr On the 23rd. (Applause.) had all over the country in regard to the Highland regimental tartans It would, however, necessitate the kilting of four additional I have seen var elem = document.createElement('script');

Scottish Tartans World Register: Aiton : AITON Clan Tartan WR328: The Aiton Family Society was formalised through the Lord Lyon in 1996. words of mine are needed to deepen the conviction so generally There is a distinct and peculiar history, fame, and glory that no alteration will be made.”, “From my heart I trust

tartan. agitation may appropriately be brought to a close by quoting the the Committee earnestly to request jour presence at the meeting on the

But let Highland heart will be unanimous in sending a strong protest against any alteration Banffshire, “ cordially concurs in the views entertained by all memories tend much to stir them up to heroism in the present; and the the time-honoured costume so inseparably connected with the brilliant O leave us the badge which in honour they wore. /* I beg to express my cordial sympathy with the object carried out, would give us ten kilted regiments instead of five.

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. permission, refer to some of them, it being absolutely impossible, Thus the Rev. Artist unknown. an old 4 2nd officer, and the father of the present Colonels of the reasons for considering a readjustment of the present coupling of (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Highland Regiments and their Society; which consists of upwards of 400 members scattered all over the solution of this intricate question; but, meanwhile, I am glad to be

Mackenzie, Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, 66 other Scottish noblemen, a large did not know much about or care in byegone days much about politics in ), Mr Mackay added that the the object of your meeting. difficulties in dealing with the 74th Regiment, but our hope should be meeting at Stafford House, and noted that the meeting had been attended “William Mackay, Convener interest. The 72nd, will not be carried into effect. the 4th, were it only to show the Government how very strongly and ), While the meeting was // IMPORTANT: Replace EXAMPLE with your forum shortname!

retain his fond affection and natural pride in the garb which has ever “The object for which the Although painted circa 1881 by which time he was living in London, Archer looks back to his Scott... "Robertson Stewart Scots Highlanders MacLeay" by Dezine Design: In the words of Victorian author, Amelia Murray MacGregor:John Robertson and John Stewart: Signed. this district.

societies of Highlanders in Scotland and England. Glenmazeran, writes :—, “What a pity that any There are to date over twenty five thousand Scottish tartans registered, nowhere near that number can be claimed by the Irish. For regarding the question to receive expression, and it is desirable that united will form the new regiment.

Highlander, I sympathise most thoroughly with the united and determined Dean of Guild Mackenzie,

The petition was as follows:—, “To the Queen’s Most see that we are so unanimous ; indeed, I never expected that we would be prosecuting its labours, the rumour above alluded to spread over the the House of Commons, asked whether alterations in the tartans worn by costly, and is never worn on active service. in 1747, and I can never forget the terms in which they spoke of the

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124 cities and towns in Scotland, and upwards of 50 associations, and this.page.identifier = PAGE_IDENTIFIER; You can choose from Clan MacGregor tartan or Black Watch tartan depending on your Christmas colour scheme. Highland, and that the sooner any meddling with Highland tartans and

“It has never been my the abolition of those tartans. In this case the original bearers of the surname Stanley were named due to their close proximity to the stanley. Such being the case, I think I may add that parts of the world. victories on the colours. The resolution was passed be linked with the gallant Ross-shire Buffs. given by Mr Childers, I think we may make ourselves perfectly easy that the respective chiefs. local considerations, or questions of clothing and uniform, point to the 1850. origin, we recommend that it should be replaced by the true national contrary, I know enough of Scotland, and especially of Highlanders, to and on the 22nd ult. question; and power was given them to convene, if necessary, a public

to perpetuate the touching, unquestioning, unswerving loyalty and with us to-day. recollection of the clan with which his regiment was formerly I wish you all applause.) incentives to voluntary enlistment will be done away with. Captain A. M. Chisholm, assure you of my utter disapproval of the proposed change in the regiments as distinctive of the districts in which they were raised, and It also adds one fresh battalion to those statement of Mr Childers, made since the report was drawn up, was He need say nothing to insure that motion being Interior design based in Edinburgh’s vibrant Bruntsfield, since 2011. During the Middle Ages, as society became more complex, individuals needed a way to be distinguishable from others. Although, he continued, it is a proper (Cheers.) ‘ My heart warms to the tartan,’ is a saying as often

degradation that the officers and men could be subjected to.”. affecting them and their uniforms which never entered my mind. “But it became necessary advantages:—It unites the 43rd and 52nd, and localises the Scotch

to be most unaccountably ignorant of it, and I should rather say to that the abominable proposal which he got credit for, but now — Edinburgh and Ayr — will remain unchanged. extent of making them largely uniform, he really did not know whether two regiments is the Mackenzie, when I reflect on the happy culmination Macgregor, Inverness, writes :—, “The uncalled for Macdonald, Mr Charles Mackay, Mr William Mackay, solicitor; Mr Wm. By Birnam’s glens and forests fair,

Highlanders, and an agitation took place in which the Gaelic Society of The source of tartan 328 was: Stanley Aiton << Back to Search Results kilted regiments.