One of the most common questions we get goes something like this: “My surname is X- am I allowed to wear this tartan?” It’s an understandable concern. After all, one of the most powerful aspects of tartan is its ability to invoke a shared history, symbolising a belonging to a particular family, clan, or group. […]
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Different Shades of Tartan Tartan is a historically and culturally significant pattern that is made of up crossing horizontal and vertical bands or threads of colours. Tartans were historically made with woven wool; however, today they can consist of most other materials. The pattern is most heavily associated with Scotland due to its many uses in times […]
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Scotland has got way more going for it than just kilts and bagpipes. The country is seeping in history and has miles upon miles of gorgeous landscapes. It’s home to a relatively diverse terrain, complete with tall mountains, several islands, sea-side cliffs, and lush forests. The geography makes for an absolutely stunning country and a […]
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Easter in Scotland isn’t like Easter in England Despite living in Scotland for nigh on six years, this past weekend was actually the first that I have ever spent in Scotland. It’s not really all that surprising – the first four years I was a student, and so had a Spring Break across Easter, and […]
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(Photo credit: baekken on VisualHunt.com / CC BY) What’s a tartan? (Images by Karen Arnold from Pixabay, Annalise Batista from Pixabay, and Ally Laws from Pixabay) Tartan is a pattern made up of different squares of alternating colours. You might know it better by another name: plaid. Traditionally, tartan clothing was made of wool, and each pattern belonged to a different clan, or family. Today, tartan garments can be made of […]