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Malcolm McCallum was one of twenty pipers who travelled from Glen Lyon to Edinburgh in August 1822 to perform before George IV, in celebration of the monarch’s landing at Leith. According to family tradition, this was the suit of Highland dress McCallum wore on that occasion. The coat and kilt are made from Drummond tartan, while the fringed plaid is the Robertson pattern.
Fringed edge of tailored plaid. Kilt suit worn by Piper Malcolm McCallum, c.1822 (A.1915.212)
Kilt suit worn by Piper Malcolm McCallum, c.1822 (A.1915.212)
Kilt suit worn by Piper Malcolm McCallum, c.1822 (A.1915.212)
Kilt suit worn by Piper Malcolm McCallum, c.1822 (A.1915.212)
Kilt suit worn by Piper Malcolm McCallum, c.1822 (A.1915.212)
The kilt and coat of McCallum’s suit are fashioned from Drummond tartan, while the tailored plaid uses the Robertson sett. Kilt suit worn by Piper Malcolm McCallum, c.1822 (A.1915.212)
Domed metal buttons were a common feature of Georgian Highland dress. Their plainness did not distract from the tartan. Kilt suit worn by Piper Malcolm McCallum, c.1822 (A.1915.212)
