Which clan am I? From castles and monuments to bloody battles, alliances and ancestral lands, each clan has its own unique history. Find out which Scottish clan you belong to and uncover its intriguing history, tartan, clan, crest, motto and more. ...
A new exhibition attempts to unravel the complicated legacy of the iconic checked cloth worn by rebels and royals alike.
A History of the Scottish People By The Rev. Thomas Thomson with Introduction by Charles Annandale, M.A., LL.D. (1895) When Scotland Was Jewish DNA Evidence, Archeology, Analysis of Migrations, and Public and Family Records Show Twelfth Century Semitic Roots by Elizabeth Caldwell Hirschman and...
Clan Fraser has two distinct branches, one in the Lowlands and one in the Highlands. Many members of Clan Fraser have distinguished themselves, particularly on the field of battle. They have defended Scottish lands against invading Danes and Norsemen, fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence, ...
Today, the distinctive Scottish tartan (if you're American, think 'plaid') is closely tied to the clan system, but this wasn't always the case. Tartan comes in an almost endless variety of colors and patterns (although all feature the interlocking horizontal and vertical lines). There are ...
The images of the Scottish thistle, the lion rampant, and the Saint Andrew's cross (Saltire) on the national flags come from that period. Symbols that evoke the past of the Highlands include the system of clan tartans and bagpipes. Those images were incorporated into Scotland's modern ...
Week 2: Clan Society and Culture: Explore daily life for ordinary people living under the authority of the chiefs. Using the case study of the Macgregors and Campbell, learn why and how clans feuded, and what made the Scottish Crown seek to ‘civilise’ the Highlands? Learn about Gaelic ...
Scottish Tartans And Kilts Tartans and kilts are iconic symbols of Scotland. A visit to a traditional kilt maker or a weaving mill provides insight into the history and craftsmanship behind these garments. Visitors can learn about the different clan tartans, the process of weaving, and even ha...
The name of the clan with this red and blue Scottish tartan can also be written ‘MacLachlan’. In 1974, chief designer Lapine and his team added Mackenzie – featuring beige, red, blue, white and olive green – to the trio of tartans. “Following the success of the exclusive tartans ...
Inside an emporium showcasing cultural garb, my kids eagerly inspected the extensive array of clan tartan scarves. Upon finding their ancestral (先的)designs, my 10-year-old son collected one of each, symbolically holding their heritage. The scarves.dominated by red yet adorned with vivid ...