This pattern of ToS with the quilted liner was introduced either just before or at the start of WW2 and continued into the 1950's, might have been a bit latter with TA units. Certainly they were surplus items by the 1960, when a cheaper version was being worn. Prior to WW2 the WW1 pattern was worn, which had a 2 inch split at the bach which was fastened with a tie, which was formed into a bow. By WW2 the bow was just for decoration. You might be able to date it's manufacture by the Makers stamp. A lot were made by a Glasgow company called something like Grieg, I will dig out my examples later and check the details. But a number of other companies also made them.
I will also dig out a book I have about London Scottish uniforms and see what it says about the toorie colour, however it is probable during the war they would wear whatever they could get especially if there was a shortage of blue toories.
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