The most recognizable royal family tartan is the red Royal Stewart tartan, which dates back to at least 1800. Its origins are unknown, but the pattern definitely has a royal pedigree. King George IV ...

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 ...

The exact moment at which an element of design becomes a classic is difficult to pin down, but it likely occurs at the moment when it can be reworked and remixed to modern effect without losing any of ...

A scrap of weathered fabric, discovered four decades ago in a peat bog, is the world’s oldest piece of tartan, with new analysis determining it dates to the 16th century. The textile was found in the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. New research suggests that a piece of fabric tartan found in a peat ...

London (CNN) — Textile designers and tartan experts have banded together to recreate the oldest piece of Scottish tartan for modern production, allowing fans of the famed plaid to wear a piece of ...

Jonathan Faiers is the author of Tartan, the book which was the inspiration for the V&A Dundee exhibition. He's also one of the curators of the exhibition. “Oldest”, “rarest”, “most celebrated” … ...

Most people who buy a kilt in Canada never meet the person who made it. They might plug their measurements into a website, select a tartan, and wait for a box from Scotland. Ottawa-area kiltmaker ...