
Originally Posted by
LANCER1562
I read this rhread from start to finish and I'm curious as to wether any Lowlanders fought in the uprisings, and if so, what did they wear since they probably would not have worn a kilt. Or would they?
There were plenty of lowland Jacobites, as well as English ones. About a quarter of the Jacobite troops during the '45 were lowlanders, the Edinburgh Regiment (John Roy Stuart's) being an example unit.
Lowlanders did not wear highland dress, but there was still a distinct 'Scottishness' about them. The knitted 'Scots bonnet' was as popular in the Lowlands, and lowlanders also utilized plaids when travelling or engaged in other outdoor pursuits (though not worn belted/kilted)....
Brian
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