Celtic Tattoo Ideas
Do you have a Celtic tattoo? Or have you thought about getting one? Tattoos are more popular than ever and a large number of people opt to show off …
Top Seven Scottish Monsters!
In Scottish Fairy Book, researcher Elizabeth Grierson says, “Perhaps it was the bleak and stern character of their climate and the austerity of their religious beliefs which made our Scottish …
Samhain – The Celtic Roots of Halloween (briefly)
When the Veil is Thin and the Fires Dance What we now call Halloween (Hallowe’en) was once the first Celtic fire festival of the year. Most of our modern …
The “Downton Abbey Effect”
Can you Combine Highland Dress and Vintage Fashion like in 1920s Downton Abbey? Since the series first premiered in 2010, there has been a notable increase in people’s …
Harry Potter in Scotland
Explore the World of Harry Potter by Touring These Breathtaking Sites in Scotland Harry Potter’s Scotland! It’s a bit off our beaten path for kilts and culture, but since school’s starting …
The Kilts of Hard Rock
Heritage or Costume? Kilts are too cool for rock stars, especially heavy metal rock stars, to ignore. Sometimes it is more than just a stage costume. How often? Hard to …
A Lasting Memorial to Fire Fighters
Is there a tartan just for fire fighters? In fact, yes. In 2007 Kelly Stewart, co-founder of USA Kilts, designed the Firefighters Memorial Tartan. This unique and original tartan was designed …
Can you wear a sporran with a utility kilt?
The following article is a transcript of a live Q&A segment. For the original video – just scroll down and enjoy! Sporran with a utility kilt or Cargo Kilt? – Sure! …
Clan Buchanan
BUCHANAN Motto: Clarior hinc honos or (“Hence the brighter honour”) Crest: A dexter hand holding up a ducal cap (Proper), tufted on the top with a rose Gules, within two …
A New Clan Chief – Hail The Buchanan!
It has been over 300 years since Clan Buchanan has had an official clan chief. Now, John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan has been officially recognized by Lord Lyon as the …