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Some historians believe that bagpipes originate from ancient Egypt and were brought to Scotland by invading Roman Legions. Others maintain that the instrument was brought over the water by the colonising Scots tribes from Ireland. Ancient Egypt does appear to have prior claim to the instrument however; from as early as 400 BC the ‘pipers of Thebes’ are reported to have been blowing pipes made from dog skin with chanters of bone. And several hundred years later, one of the most famous exponents of the pipes is said to have been the great Roman Emperor Nero, who may well have been piping rather than fiddling whilst Rome burned. Whilst historians can only speculate on the actual origins of the piob mhor, or great Highland bagpipe, it was the Highlanders themselves that developed the instrument to its current form, establishing it as their national musical instrument both in times of war and peace. In the Scottish Lowlands, pipers were part of the travelling minstrel class, performing at weddings, feasts and fairs throughout the Border country, playing song and dance music. Highland pipers on the other hand, appear to have been more strongly influenced by their Celtic background and occupied a high and honoured position. It is considered that by the 1700s the piper had started to replace the harpist as the prime Celtic musician of choice within the Clan system. Source: www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Piob-...

‘Garth House’ was a grand home set in large, expansive grounds. Wickham Terrace soon developed into a very fashionable address as it was built along a ridgeline that provided views of the City and the Brisbane River. Most of these large, grand homes (eg. ‘Innisfail’) have been demolished as business premises replaced residences along Wickham Terrace. This residence underwent a number of ownership changes. Munce sold the property to draper Alexander Stewart on 29 May 1871. Being a Scottish migrant, Stewart was renowned for having his coachman wear full highland dress while blowing his bagpipes, on special occasions designated by Stewart. Source: heritage.brisbane.qld.gov.au/heritage-places/1626#:~:text....

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Those men up on the bank know the fate that awaits that regiment. Thanks for sharing this photo.

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called British Army, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

chilling, as a former Seaforth member, Canadian- Vancouver BC , the loss of life in this war was huge, anything today pales in comparison- very brave men. stunning capture.

Point of Information- in 1881 there were FIVE new regiments created from the existing highland corps: The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), The Seaforth Highlanders (Rosshire Buffs), The Gordon Highlanders, The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. The Highland Light Infantry, despite their objections, were classed as a Lowland Regiment.

When I was a teenager in Australia ,a great man named Jock Watt,he was my neighbor , he was born about 1895 in Scotland. He would tell me of his service in a Black Watch Battalion during WW 1, He said his mob would go and fill the line where there was some trouble holding on..Does anyone know the history of these black watch battalions,?