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This is a photo of my grandfather Alfred Linklater, of Upper Braebuster, Deerness. This was taken in Perth in 1918. He had just completed his training when the Great War came to an end. I think the tartan is Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
Picture added on 03 May 2013 at 00:36
I think you will find Grant that your grandfather is dressed in the uniform of the Seaforth Highlanders regiment.
Added by Eddy Ross on 03 May 2013
This is the Seaforth Highlanders Kilt. (MacKenzie Tartan).
Also the Seaforth Highlanders cap badge (Stag's Head) is recognisible.
Also the Seaforth Highlanders cap badge (Stag's Head) is recognisible.
Added by Jim G on 03 May 2013
A "silver streekit Seaforth", there is no doubt. Born 1900, son of Robert and Ann linklater of Upper Braebuster, Deerness, married to Mary Jean Corsie from Rousay.
Added by Nicol Manson on 05 May 2013
Thanks gents, I don't know how I missed seeing the cap badge. Must be an age thing.
Added by Grant Leonard on 06 May 2013
The Cap badge is of the Seaforth Highlanders which would make the tartan Mackenzie
Added by Munro on 07 May 2013
He was my great uncle. My grandfather was his brother James who emigrated to Canada in 1926 with hi wife Williamina Norquay. I am researching our ancestry from Canada. Any information or photos would be greatly appreciated.
Added by Kenneth McRobbie on 09 January 2014
James,a farm worker,Williamina Linklater and their son David aged 3, left on the ship Montclare from Greenock, on the 18th December 1926. They arrived at St. John Brunswick on 25th December 1926.
James and Williamina Norquoy were married in The Manse,in the district of St Andrews 29.3 1923. James was a farm servant at Soulisquoy, St Ola, and Williamina, domestic servant at Littlecrofty, St. Andrews. James was the son of Robert and Ann Linklater m.s. Craigie. Williamina the daughter of Benjamin Garriock and Barbara Fea Norquoy, m.s. Dearness of Sanday,married at Cross Sanday, 24.6.1891. Williamina was born at Mingrow, Stronsay,29.1.1902, where her father, a South Ronaldsay man, was cattleman. Barbara died 5.2.1933 aged 63, and Benjamin died 16.3.1936, aged 66. They are buried in St. Olafs (old section), Kirkwall.
James and Williamina Norquoy were married in The Manse,in the district of St Andrews 29.3 1923. James was a farm servant at Soulisquoy, St Ola, and Williamina, domestic servant at Littlecrofty, St. Andrews. James was the son of Robert and Ann Linklater m.s. Craigie. Williamina the daughter of Benjamin Garriock and Barbara Fea Norquoy, m.s. Dearness of Sanday,married at Cross Sanday, 24.6.1891. Williamina was born at Mingrow, Stronsay,29.1.1902, where her father, a South Ronaldsay man, was cattleman. Barbara died 5.2.1933 aged 63, and Benjamin died 16.3.1936, aged 66. They are buried in St. Olafs (old section), Kirkwall.
Added by Nicol Manson on 19 January 2014
Kenneth, my email address is [email protected], get in touch cuz.
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Added by Grant Leonard on 08 December 2014
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