The feather bonnet itself is something of a curiosity.
Originally, it was a simple Scottish bonnet stuck with a few
feathers or tufts of fur. During the Napoleonic Wars, it evolved
into an imposing structure that reached full bloom in Victorian
times. Originally, it was made of ostrich feathers but today it
is made of synthetic material to look like feathers.
Surprisingly, unlike the Scots Guards bearskin cap, it is quite
light. The scarlet doublets (Highland jackets decorated with
white "Crown and Inch" lace, Inverness skirt flaps and wings)
worn by the drummers of The Black Watch have remained virtually
the same since 1914. The blue facings denote their royal status.
Pipers wear Archer Green Doublets much like those worn before
1914. The cut and style is similar to the drummer's doublet.
Pipers also wear a full-body plaid and kilt of Royal Stewart
tartan, with silver mounted, buckled waist belts and cross
belts. Drummers wear white waist belts with a brass buckle.
While it had been worn for some time, the R