Massacre of Glencoe
Glencoe is one of the world renowned areas of Scotland, dreamed about by people globally. Tourists, Scots & nature enthusiasts are taken aback by the scenic & extraordinary views of Glencoe but its deep...
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Where the kilt began…
The kilt is a key piece of scottish history and is easily identified all over the world, representing Scotland and our history. The kilt is celebrated globally during variations of special occasions and what...
Diversity in Tartan
Despite its heavy association with Scotland and the rest of the UK, tartan as a concept actually began out of Asia and Europe. Many variations have came about in part due to fast fashion;...
Kilts: From Highland Dress to Fashion Week
The world has changed significantly in a short space of time. Our technological advancement’s within the past decade or so have led to the internet becoming a world-wide platform. This not only affected things...
History of the Kilt – Part 4 – Resurgence in Popularity of Tartan and the Kilt
After the dark times of the 1746 Dress Act which saw the wearing of Tartan, Kilts and Highland wear outlawed in Scotland, the 1800’s and beyond saw a reversal of fortunes for the Kilt....
History of the Kilt – Part 2 – Development of Tartan and the Modern Kilt
It would be difficult to talk about the history of the Kilt without talking a little about the designs that were on them. Tartan, as the designs are known, was first seen as far...