I was delighted to come across these two scarce engravings, this one titled 'Travelling in the Highlands". We have used this on the cover of my book........

......This, "Travelling in the Lowlands."

I was even more delighted to stumble upon the original watercolours, by John Heaviside 'Waterloo' Clark. "Travelling in the Highlands."

"Travelling in the Lowlands." Original watercolour by John Heaviside 'Waterloo' Clark.

France has found much interest and humour in Highland garb. This is a print by Jules Renard, one of a series of "Types Militaire."

The recurring question of what is under the kilt? An original watercolour by Rene de Pauw, c1915. "Le Petit Jupon Intrigant."

"La Bravoure Recompensee." Another example enjoying the thought of what a Scotsman wears beneath his kilt. The enemy looks to me to be a Boer, making this original drawing c.1900.

The Highland habit of washing clothes in this fashion also intrigued others, not just the French. "Les Lavandieres Ecossaises." After M. Gavarni.

"Scotch Washing." A caricature by Isaac Cruikshank, c.1785.

This is a German take on the kilt. Not sure what it is all about - if someone would like to translate it for me (if it is printable!).....?

Another WWI kilted female, this one painted onto a French postcard dated 2-12-17, with the caption along the lines of "Our 'elegance' at the front."

And an Italian cartoon, from the magazine Papagallo, Nov. 1878. It depicts 'English' recruiting for the Afghanistan War. Because of their distinctive uniform and reputation as fighters, images of Scottish soldiers were often used to depict the 'English' army.

"The Dance on Dun-Can" , a caricature by Thomas Rowlandson, from the series "Picturesque Beauties of Boswell". James Boswell is seen dancing with Malcolm McCleod on top of Dun Can on Rasay. Published by E Jackson, 1786 - mine a later copy.

Another early caricature (my copy in poor condition). "The Scotch Neptune..." Lord Melville (Henry Dundas), as First Lord of the Admiralty, is seen encouraging his fellow-countrymen to head south. Scottish influx is a common theme in politics. W. Holland, 1804.

"Confederated Coalition". Gillray's magnificent caricature dated 1804, in which the Addington ministry, supported by King George III, are depicted as Gods at the top, and the opposition below, seeking to topple the government, as Giants. In the centre is a kilted highlander....

.....once again, Dundas, with the gaunt figure of Pitt in front of him. Other members of the opposition include Charles Fox, with blunderbus, and even William Cobbett as an attack dog, bottom right.

"Scoth Harry on his Fast Trotter on a Journey to the North." A caricature by Charles Williams ('Argus'), published 1805 by C Knight. Melville again, hastening north away from John Bull with English silver for Scotland.

Another caricature showing Scotsmen heading south, this time invited by Lord Bute (John Stuart). A print after Paul Sandby, 1762.

A second caricature on the same theme by Paul Sandy, taken from "British Antidote to Caledonian Poison", published in 1763.

More satire on Lord Bute, and on William Hogarth for supporting Bute. Again after Paul Sandby.

"The Scotch Cottage of Glenburnia." A caricature by Isaac Cruikshank, commenting on the dirty state of many Highland Cottages. The owner's daughters don't help because they can't be "fashed" (bothered).

More Scotch washing here. "A Scene in Modern Athens [Edinburgh]." A caricature published by Fores, artist unknown. Prince Albert is delighted to see the lady "danse de Minuet in de Vash-tub! Vere goad."

Another in the same series. "Deer Sport in the Highlands." Clearly Prince Albert was thought to have a roving eye. "His Highness is ower keen at that sport" says an onlooker.

"On distrait la vieille a Balmoral." A caricature of Queen Victoria at balmoral by Edouard Vieux, dated 1890.

"Un Vieux Serviteur." An original drawing c1891 by Edouard Vieux. Queen Victoria is seen dining with her family, the meal accompanied by bagpipe. The player, William Ross died in 1891. He had been her piper since 1854.

An original drawing by Edouard Vieux. Even as Queen Victoria emerges from her bath, the piper is ready to play. Another Scotsman is opening a bottle. It appears Victoria had a reputation for drinking - in the previous cartoon, her large glass is being amply filled!

Grasse - an amusing scene pictured by Edouard Vieux, c1891. Queen Victoria is seen here in France, planting a tree, overseen by the owner of the house, Alice Charlotte van Rothschild. Victoria had come across her imperious nature before, and called her "The All-Powerful One." Alcohol is present aga...

I include this 1771 Caricature, "The Lilly Macaroni" just to show that Scotland is not all kilts in cartoons. Here is a 'Fop', said by the British Museum to be William John Kerr, 5th Marquess of Lothian.

Clearly, the Marquess's foppishness caused quite a stir. This is a caricature published by Robert Sayer. The Fashionable Shittlecock easily holds Lothian in her hand, but the artist comments sadly "Alas, what a race of men".

"Economy". A delightfully casual caricature, the image printed at an angle to the sheet of psper. By William Davison. I'm not sure what he is driving at (are they passing by the Inn, the young lad behind carrying their own victuals?), but the Scots were certainly noted for their 'economy'.

"The Scotch Fiddle, or Mistaken Humanity." A caricature published in 1801 by Samuel Howitt. The British Museum suggests Grinagain may be a pseudonym for Howitt. Here, Grinagain is ridiculing a Scotsman who believes a violin to be "a varra comical sort of an Animal, nae doot...It can just speak, but...

The Gordon Highlander, from "Army & Navy Drolleries" published by Warne in 1876. His playing is not appreciated.

"Light[n]ing, Havoc, Ancient Scottish Seat Struck!" An early 20thC caricature, monogrammed 'F.G.' I have learnt that this is a copy of a Lawson Wood cartoon.

"A Tart in Tartan". A typical racy postcard by Fred Spurgin (born 1882).

An early 20th century New Year card. On the back is written "Dear Donnie, Was your cornflour pudding something like this. If it was it was heartily enjoyed. Best Wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year, from your loving cousin Mary."

"Carry your bag, Lady?"

There are countless images in this vein. This one from a postcard sent in 1909.

L'Ordonnance Eludee! ou Les Sans Culottes Ecossais.

A fascinating French caricature, showing Scottish men avoiding the Act of Proscription ban on the wearing of kilts. One has his culottes on his head, another on his upper half and a third is carrying his, just as James Hall noted: "they carried their breeches, swung over a stick, resting on their shoulders." There was in France, from 1790 onwards a 'Sans Culottes' phrase, referring to the lower orders of people. Published "Chez Basset."

National Characteristics 1827

Drawn by M.E. Esq. Published by McLean 1827. The Englishman is keen to enter the shop to chat up the girl. The Irishman suggests they must buy something from her. The Scottish response: "Hoo 't a'wa, Mon...Dunna throw awa' the Siller! We'll jost gang in & a'ask for twa & Six pence for ha'alf a Croon."

Union is Strength

A splendid colour lithograph by and after E. Morin, from sketches by Nirom Pacha. Published by Lloyd Brothers, lithographed by Day & Son. Subtitled "The Allied Army in Good Spirits." French, Turkish and Highland soldiers are depicted arm-in-arm in this Crimean War caricature.