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Sporran Collection (page 4)

The sporran, a quintessential part of Scottish attire, is often seen adorning the kilts of proud Scotsmen

Background imageSporran Collection: Pied Pipers of London Town: How the wild music of the Highlands helped to swell the ranks

Pied Pipers of London Town: How the wild music of the Highlands helped to swell the ranks
STC359679 Pied Pipers of London Town: How the wild music of the Highlands helped to swell the ranks of Britains fighting men, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

Background imageSporran Collection: Relics of Prince Charles Edward, the Young Pretender

Relics of Prince Charles Edward, the Young Pretender. Folding spoon and case, dress sword, silver-hilted broadsword, silver goblet, travelling (folding) knife, fork and spoon, shield, sporran, dirk

Background imageSporran Collection: Searching for the Deserter

Searching for the Deserter
STI49645 Searching for the Deserter by Collins, Hugh (fl.1868-96); Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling, Scotland; eStirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageSporran Collection: Queen Victoria (1819-1901) on Horseback with John Brown (oil on canvas)

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) on Horseback with John Brown (oil on canvas)
FC12287 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) on Horseback with John Brown (oil on canvas) by Barber, Charles Burton (1845-94); FORBES Magazine Collection, New York, USA; eForbes Magazine Collection; English

Background imageSporran Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II photographed at the age of 4 in the kilt worn for the wedding of his

Kaiser Wilhelm II photographed at the age of 4 in the kilt worn for the wedding of his
KDC418450 Kaiser Wilhelm II photographed at the age of 4 in the kilt worn for the wedding of his uncle, Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark

Background imageSporran Collection: Welcome My Bonnie Lad (colour litho)

Welcome My Bonnie Lad (colour litho)
6031605 Welcome My Bonnie Lad (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welcome My Bonnie Lad. Music cover.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageSporran Collection: Punch cartoon: James Ross Farquharson, Scottish soldier (engraving)

Punch cartoon: James Ross Farquharson, Scottish soldier (engraving)
6034988 Punch cartoon: James Ross Farquharson, Scottish soldier (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageSporran Collection: In the Highlands, a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, c

In the Highlands, a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, c
488427 In the Highlands, a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, c.1890 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSporran Collection: The Young Golfer (oil on canvas)

The Young Golfer (oil on canvas)
491614 The Young Golfer (oil on canvas) by Mancini, Antonio (1852-1930); 2213.3 x 152.2 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Italian

Background imageSporran Collection: British Highlanders made welcome at a French town, 1914-19 (litho)

British Highlanders made welcome at a French town, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359837 British Highlanders made welcome at a French town, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSporran Collection: George IV (1762-1830) in Highland Dress, 1830 (oil on canvas)

George IV (1762-1830) in Highland Dress, 1830 (oil on canvas)
NUL5538 George IV (1762-1830) in Highland Dress, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); 279.4x179.1 cm; Apsley House, The Wellington Museum, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageSporran Collection: Sergeant Knapp, Coldstream Guards (b / w photo)

Sergeant Knapp, Coldstream Guards (b / w photo)
NAM261011 Sergeant Knapp, Coldstream Guards (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Background imageSporran Collection: Highland Dress (b / w photo)

Highland Dress (b / w photo)
WPU260737 Highland Dress (b/w photo) by New Zealander Photographer (19th century); Waipu Museum, Northland, New Zealand; eWaipu Museum; New Zealander, out of copyright

Background imageSporran Collection: Prince Charlie at Holyrood, 1833 (oil on panel)

Prince Charlie at Holyrood, 1833 (oil on panel)
DRB130300 Prince Charlie at Holyrood, 1833 (oil on panel) by Simson, William (1800-47); 22.86x17.78 cm; The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh

Background imageSporran Collection: Piper of a Highland Regiment, 17th century

Piper of a Highland Regiment, 17th century, in kilt, hose, jacket and bonnet, with bagpipes, sporran and claymore. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History

Background imageSporran Collection: Highland Soldiers, 17th century, in bonnet

Highland Soldiers, 17th century, in bonnet, tartan kilt, hose, with sporran, musket and claymore. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English

Background imageSporran Collection: An Officer and Serjeant of a Highland Regiment, 17th century

An Officer and Serjeant of a Highland Regiment, 17th century. In military uniform of bonnet, tartan kilt, sporran and hose, with musket and claymore. Copperplate engraving by N.C

Background imageSporran Collection: Ballet dancer in Scottish costume in Robert Bruce, 1846

Ballet dancer in Scottish costume in Robert Bruce, 1846
Ballet dancer in Scottish costume in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini, Academie Royale de Musique, 1846

Background imageSporran Collection: Bass opera singer Bessin as Dickson in Robert Bruce

Bass opera singer Bessin as Dickson in Robert Bruce
Bass opera singer Bessin as Dickson in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini, Academie Royale de Musique, 1846

Background imageSporran Collection: His Last Message (chromolitho)

His Last Message (chromolitho)
2803105 His Last Message (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Last Message)

Background imageSporran Collection: 'Macdonald of Glenco', from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub

"Macdonald of Glenco", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub
3804303 " Macdonald of Glenco", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageSporran Collection: 'Mac Aulay', from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)

"Mac Aulay", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804299 " Mac Aulay", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageSporran Collection: 'Clan Donchadh of Mar', of from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub

"Clan Donchadh of Mar", of from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub
3804296 " Clan Donchadh of Mar", of from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56)

Background imageSporran Collection: 'Cumin', from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)

"Cumin", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804295 " Cumin", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageSporran Collection: 'Ulric', from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)

"Ulric", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804289 " Ulric", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageSporran Collection: 'Sutherland', from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)

"Sutherland", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804284 " Sutherland", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageSporran Collection: 'Ross', from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)

"Ross", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804281 " Ross", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageSporran Collection: Habit of a Gentleman in the Highlands of Scotland in 1745 (engraving)

Habit of a Gentleman in the Highlands of Scotland in 1745 (engraving)
3640585 Habit of a Gentleman in the Highlands of Scotland in 1745 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSporran Collection: Soldier of the Black Watch (chromolitho)

Soldier of the Black Watch (chromolitho)
3639512 Soldier of the Black Watch (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier of the Black Watch.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageSporran Collection: Welcoming a guest to the party (colour litho)

Welcoming a guest to the party (colour litho)
3099454 Welcoming a guest to the party (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welcoming a guest to the party)

Background imageSporran Collection: Young Scotsman in traditional costume

Young Scotsman in traditional costume. Date: 1883

Background imageSporran Collection: Scottish tartan -- Sinclair Clan

Scottish tartan -- Sinclair Clan, with furze badge, coat of arms, motto (Commit Thy Work to God), and curling scene. Date: circa 1908

Background imageSporran Collection: Scottish highland dancer

Scottish highland dancer. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSporran Collection: Seaforth Highlander

Seaforth Highlander. Date: circa 1908

Background imageSporran Collection: C W Griggs MBE, Bandmaster, Borough of Worthing, Sussex

C W Griggs MBE, Bandmaster, Borough of Worthing, Sussex
C W Griggs MBE, Bandmaster, Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, Parade Bandstand, Borough of Worthing, Sussex. Date: circa 1908

Background imageSporran Collection: Scotland, trade card for Chocolat Meurisse (chromolitho)

Scotland, trade card for Chocolat Meurisse (chromolitho)
961303 Scotland, trade card for Chocolat Meurisse (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotland, trade card for Chocolat Meurisse.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSporran Collection: Victorian scrap, Scottish Clans - MacNab, MacDonald

Victorian scrap, Scottish Clans - MacNab, MacDonald. 19th century

Background imageSporran Collection: Victorian scrap, Scottish Clans - Grant

Victorian scrap, Scottish Clans - Grant. 19th century

Background imageSporran Collection: Poster, The Klondyke Nugget bys F Cody

Poster, The Klondyke Nugget bys F Cody
Theatre poster, The Klondyke Nugget, a play bys F Cody, showing John Bull surrounded by those who have found gold in the Klondike Gold Rush

Background imageSporran Collection: Menzies tartan

Menzies tartan. circa 1846

Background imageSporran Collection: Macpherson tartan

Macpherson tartan. circa 1846

Background imageSporran Collection: J M Barrie, Scottish novelist and playwright

J M Barrie, Scottish novelist and playwright
Caricature, J M Barrie, Scottish novelist and playwright. 1893

Background imageSporran Collection: Gordon tartan

Gordon tartan. circa 1846

Background imageSporran Collection: Drummond tartan

Drummond tartan. circa 1846

Background imageSporran Collection: Buchanan tartan

Buchanan tartan. circa 1846

Background imageSporran 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 imageSporran 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



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The sporran, a quintessential part of Scottish attire, is often seen adorning the kilts of proud Scotsmen. In this captivating image, a Scottish piper wearing McInnes Tartan proudly displays his sporran while playing the bagpipes. The scene takes us back to a time when traditions were cherished and celebrated. This advertisement for Patersons Camp Coffee perfectly captures the essence of Scotland's rich culture. Amidst the backdrop of rolling hills and misty lochs, an Argyll and Sutherland Highlander stands tall with his sporran hanging elegantly from his belt. It serves as a reminder that even in remote corners of Scotland, one can enjoy the finest cuppa. Scottish types are known for their diverse interests and skills. From archery to clan Murray gatherings, they embrace their heritage with pride. This particular portrait titled "The Macnab" by Henry Raeburn showcases a gentleman sporting his sporran alongside other traditional accessories – truly capturing the spirit of Scottish identity. Even royalty couldn't resist donning Scottish dress. King George V himself can be seen here dressed in all its regal glory complete with tartan kilt and matching sporran. His appreciation for Scottish tradition further solidifies its significance within society. From ancient times to modern-day festivities like Braemar Gathering, men in kilts proudly display their sporrans as they participate in various Highland games and competitions. These gatherings serve as reminders that Scotland's cultural heritage remains alive through generations. The Clan McDonald has long been associated with bravery and loyalty to their roots – traits embodied by every Scot who wears their tartan proudly along with an intricately designed sporran. It symbolizes not only fashion but also deep-rooted connections to family history. No discussion about Scottish culture would be complete without mentioning bagpipes. The Pipe Major of The Scots Guards exemplifies this connection between music and tradition while showcasing his ornate leather sporran. It's a testament to the importance of music in Scottish heritage.