I love folk music from all over the world and a friend of mine from Ireland sent me some video's that were from the (I think) the Irish group The Furey's. One in particular called the "Green fields of France" about WWI had some photos over dubbed by music. One of the reoccuring photos showed a bagpipe fife and drum corp wearing different kilts and plaids. But in every photo, one man would be wearing a leopardskin tunic instead of plaid. Could one of my brilliant friends tell us what the significance of the leopardskin means to the corps?
Most likely a hangover from the regimental bands in the imperial days: http://www.calgaryhighlanders.com/traditions/regimentaldress/skins.htm
The Fureys are as you say Irish, but on their classic version of that song Davy Arthur from Aberdeen sings the lyrics. Leopardskin is usually for the Big drum in the corps or the bandmaster.
Far right side, middle row standing. This is a perfect example. And adouglasmahor, Davy Arthur must be brilliant....
