Tartan

  There are a number of tartans that have a longstanding relationship with the British Royal family. Most commonly worn by the Royal Household is The Royal Stewart tartan. There are several variations of the Stewart tartan, all of which are thought to have originated from Royal Stewart tartan. Recognisable the world over, the Royal […]

Think ‘Scotland’ and you probably imagine three things: haggis, bagpipes and kilts. Although these are stereotypes, they undoubtedly form part of the nation’s identity and history. The most prominent of them all? It has to be the kilt—a standard item of men’s Highland Dress. A ‘true Scotsman’ wears his kilt with pride and honour as it […]

We Scots are renowned the world over for our feisty spirit and propensity to party. Arguably, when it comes to festivities, nobody does it better than us. But what tartan can you wear to these events?

Over the festive season, we sent our Lochcarron tartan fabric to a variety of talented bloggers in the UK. They carefully crafted teddy bears, Christmas decorations, tablet sleeves, handbags, and cushions! We can’t help but feel inspired by these creative gems and we hope you will be too. Scroll down to find a few innovative […]

  Scottish Clans are a large foundation of Scottish history and the development of tartan. The word clan derives from the Gaelic word ‘clann’, which means children. Established around 1100, the original clans of Scotland were like extended family groups, and the majority of members were blood relatives and descendants of a common ancestor. They […]

The history of Scottish Kilts goes all the way back to the sixteenth century. Although kilts are traditionally associated with Scotland, they are also long-established in Irish culture. Kilts are worn in both Scotland and Ireland as a symbol of pride and a celebration of their Celtic heritage, yet each country’s kilt has many differences […]

Whether your big day is fast approaching or you’re aiming to be the perfect guest, weddings are the one occasion where you need to get it right. There is a lot to know about wedding kilt outfits and how they can be worn, we will walk you through some of the key points to consider. […]

One of the first things that people tend to associate with Scotland is tartan. Although it’s a national treasure, many of us are unaware of the history behind tartan. With this in mind, we take a closer look into what it is, its origins, and its presence in today’s world.