Tartan, that iconic Scottish plaid, is not just a pattern; it’s a tapestry of history, culture, and evolution. Historically, tartan has been a symbol of identity and belonging for the Scottish ...

Scottish Kilt unveils a fascinating journey delving into the enduring legacy, roots, and contemporary uses of Scotland's renowned tartan fabrics, exposing the intricate tales woven into every ...

Clan-specific tartan didn't appear until the 19th century. And Glen Affric was a transitory route, meaning it could've been owned by someone local — or someone just passing through.

1500s: ORIGINS Most of us don't know the difference between plaid and tartan. Tartan refers to the unique cloth patterns which distinguish one Scottish clan or geographical region from another.

Gee said she plans to wear Scottish clothing from the mid-18 th century and bring a bit of the tartan from her family, clan MacKay. The tartan is predominantly blue and green.

Tartan is one of the most iconic symbols of Scotland, and over time many Scots clans have had unique tartan patterns ascribed to them—here is a roundup of 20 of them.

The real history of tartan, from the Scottish Highlands to the streets of Tokyo A new exhibition attempts to unravel the complicated legacy of the iconic checked cloth worn by rebels and royals alike.

Clive was wearing a Flower of Scotland tartan kilt and was being subjected to questioning by Mr Harris about whether there has ever been a Jewish kilt or Jewish tartans. 'There aren't any,' he ...

The pattern’s week of prominence culminates with the annual Plaid Nation Day on Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. on the Heritage Lawn, where tournament organizers strongly encourage head-to-toe tartan.

Whisky, Haggis, Tartan—and Irn-Bru The popular Scottish soft drink is cutting its sugar and that’s not going down well; ‘Hands off our Irn-Bru’ By Jenny Gross Feb. 20, 2018 11:04 am ET Share ...