20 iconic Scottish clan tartans in honour of International Tartan Day Tartan is one of the most iconic symbols of Scotland, and over time many Scots clans have had unique tartan patterns ascribed ...

This, they said, makes it the oldest “true tartan” specimen in Scotland. Specialists could find no similarity with any known clan tartans, which were developed in the early 19th century.

The patterned cloth later became associated with the Scottish Highlands with each tartan being particular to a local area rather than any clan. Tartan began to fall out of regular use after the ...

The journey of tartan begins in the 8th century BC when it first emerged as a symbol of power and pride among the Scottish ...

Tartan is one of the most recognisable and iconic patterns in the world, deeply rooted in Scottish heritage. Originally associated with Scottish clans, tartan has evolved into a global symbol of ...

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. The tartan ...

It's estimated that there are about 400-500 clan and family associations in Scotland, however not all clans have a tartan and there is little evidence that tartans were associated with any family ...

B efore you start laughing at that headline, tartan is more than just a fancy plaid to soak up your haggis juice in ...

There are thousands of officially registered Scottish tartan designs, but only one is dedicated to the “witches” of Scotland.Certified earlier this month, the tricolor pattern is intended as a ...

Mills River Presbyterian Church, 10 Presbyterian Church Road, will host its annual Kirkin O' the Tartans during the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Oct. 27. This service is a celebration of ...

This, they said, makes it the oldest “true tartan” specimen in Scotland. Specialists could find no similarity with any known clan tartans, which were developed in the early 19th century.