The Grant 1714 | by Peter E MacDonald, Tartan Historian and honorary Head of Research at The Scottish Tartan’s Authority. The concept of clan tartans can be dated to the

At Lochcarron of Scotland, we are always looking for ways to celebrate all things tartan and Scottish! National Tartan Day does just that. We have formulated some of the occasion’s

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

Commonly associated with Scotland, tartan is a woven cloth consisting of interlacing threads creating a pattern. This pattern is known as the sett. Tartan is recognised all over the world

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

Appropriateness in kilt shoes is the most important point when pairing them with outfits on different occasions. So, knowing different types of kilt shoes is the only way to find

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

A significant number of festivals take place in Scotland. According to Wikipedia, Scotland hosts over 200 festivals every year. All of these festivities are celebrated at different levels and places.

We take great pride in the craftsmanship and care that goes into making each kilt here at Lochcarron. Usually, kilts are made from wool and our premium wool kilts are

Carry a piece of the past into the present with a Scottish fly plaid, an accessory inspired by the traditional Great Kilt. Draped elegantly over the shoulder, a tartan fly