5th Royal Scots.

[rmarsden]

Could someone date this photo for me? Anyone know the name of the Pipe Major?
Ron.

[aboode]

Could this be the 5th Regiment Royal Scots of Canada (raised 1862 as 5th Battalion Royal Light Infantry) which became Black Watch of Canada in 1906? They were based in Montreal and have had Pipes & Drums since 1862. Their Pipe Major 1897-1907 was David Manson.
Aad

[servicepub]

The sporran badges on the right side pipers would support these being 5th Royal Scots of Montreal, later the Black Watch. I note BW style badges on cross-belts.

[Roy]

Hi Ron,

I can't help with any additional information but have to say what a cracking photograph you have found. Well done!

Cheers and thanks for sharing, Roy.

[rmarsden]

Thanks Guys, I knew it was 5th RSC my guess is it was taken just before 1906 when they became 5th Royal Highlanders of Canada.
The PM wears a silver quoit mounted with a Black Watch style badge on the baldric, also the Badge of Scotland between the buckle and the strap. His silver dirk belt plate is mounted with a Black Watch badge also, not easy to make out on this photo. Just trying to find his name?
Ron.

[aboode]

Ron,
The Pipe Majors in their early years were as follows:
1862-1875 unknown
1875-1879 Duncan Weir
1879-1880 John Mathieson
1881-1897 J. Duncan
1897-1907 David Manson
I assume that you lknow the name changes during that time.
Regards
Aad

[rmarsden]

Thanks Aad, David Manson it is then.
Ron.

[fougasse1940]

Originally Posted by rmarsden

also the Badge of Scotland between the buckle and the strap

Wouldn't that be a 79th Foot (Cameron) Glengarry badge, as worn by the BW?

Rgds, Thomas.

[rmarsden]

Resurecting this old thread.
It seems the 5th Royal Scots as well as having Pipes and Drums, and Drum and Bugles, they also had a Brass Band.