Tuesday 31 January 2023

A Grand day out etc

 On the 21st January Ronnie and l went to a day of lectures set up by the Falkirk Battlefield Trust. It was a fascinating day. Here are the photos with brief comments-

The tartan expert answering questions. He was only there due to someone being unable to attend but he was such an interesting speaker. He was happy to answer one to one questions too.
Above one of the speakers in full flight.
An original piece of eighteenth century on top of a replica made of it.
Another speaker entertains and informs. Notice Ronnie’s purchases on the table…
What might turn out to be the oldest tartan in the world, currently undergoing dating. 
Our final speaker , an art historian, talking on his work with paintings. Interesting article about him here      


Some of the fascinating portraits on display on the day.
Anther speaker above and an interesting book to try and track down below.

All in all much to think about. The tartan expert said red was the status colour of the period to which folk aspired. In battle the Jacobite front rank gentlemen would be in red tartan, the middling sort in say blue/yellow tartan and the back rank fellows in muted tartan. A thought for painters perhaps? One speaker talked of clan pipers giving their pipes to their ghillie and then drawing their swords to get stuck in. Again new info to me. Finally one speaker reminded us of the fact Bonnie Prince Charlie’s grandfather was John Sobieski who delivered Vienna from the Ottomans. He mused upon the fact this might account for BPC’s personal courage…

In other matters I am enthralled by BBC 1 “ Happy Valley “ with its great characters, enjoying “Wednesday “ which is a fun filled romp and fascinated by “ Andor” which I initially was sure of but am completely absorbed. There is so much world building, fascinating asides and a great plot in it. The gritty everyday life is created with such detail not to mention customs , it is soo good!

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18 comments:

  1. rross31 January 2023 at 08:33

    An interesting way to while away a few hours there, Alan. I noticed a new series of Happy Valley has turned up our free to air public TV network here too...enjoyed the first two about a decade ago so will give this one a go too I expect.

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    1. Anonymous1 February 2023 at 08:26

      The new series is amazing, well worth a watch!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. ronniec31 January 2023 at 08:40

    A fabulous and educational day indeed.
    I was also interested to hear that, while Lochiel and others ordered tartan in bulk for their regiments, many different weavers would have been used and it's not known how much uniformity as to colour or sett resulted.
    And the fact that the pipes were not taken into the scrap doubtlessly explains problems of conveying orders and reforming!
    Ronnie

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    1. Anonymous1 February 2023 at 08:27

      Thanks for adding Lochiel and command/control. Most helpful additions.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. The Good Soldier Svjek31 January 2023 at 08:41

    Looks an great conference , interesting about the tartans .

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    1. Anonymous1 February 2023 at 08:27

      It was a most interesting venture.
      Alan tradg

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  4. Robert (Bob) Cordery31 January 2023 at 12:11

    Tradgardmastare,

    It was great to read that you felt well enough to go to an event that looks as if it was very interesting.

    All the best,

    Bob

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    1. Anonymous1 February 2023 at 08:28

      It was just the thing I needed having been in hospital, a tonic .
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Anonymous31 January 2023 at 13:31

    Looks a great event. Saw a vlog on YouTube with a guy meeting tartan experts talking about its development from the Early Modern to current day.
    Chris/Nundanket

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    1. Anonymous31 January 2023 at 16:09

      PS that YouTube channel is called Scotland History Tours.

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    2. Anonymous1 February 2023 at 08:29

      Thanks for the heads up , I will have a look…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. A J31 January 2023 at 15:48

    Interesting stuff.

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    1. Anonymous1 February 2023 at 08:30

      Certainly was, though l fear I have not done it justice.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  7. David Morfitt31 January 2023 at 19:13

    Looks like a great day. :-)

    Cheers,

    David.

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    1. Anonymous1 February 2023 at 08:31

      A great day out indeed. Most stimulating with lots to ponder on afterwards.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  8. Mark Man Of TIN1 February 2023 at 06:32

    Sounds an interesting set of talks, especially the colour notes.
    Glad you have discovered the gritty sci-fi world of Andor ....

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  9. Anonymous1 February 2023 at 08:32

    The colour notes/ tartan chat was most interesting.
    Andor has been such an excellent find .
    Alan Tradgardland

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