• Shining a Spotlight on Scottish Textiles

  Posted on April 13, 2012 by Anna @ TSKC

  Re-Designed is a new initiative involving Scottish designers, manufacturer and textile producers.    The aim of the project which is part funded by the Scottish Government and Creative Scotland is to promote Scottish design on an international stage. As part of New York’s Scotland Week events twelve carefully selected exhibitors will be showcasing their work in [...]

  
  

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• Edinburgh to celebrate the Olympics with a Star-studded Concert

  Posted on March 29, 2012 by The Scotland Kilt Company

  As part of the Olympics a huge concert will be held at Edinburgh Castle is to celebrate the UK’s hosting of the Olympic Games this summer and more than 7,500 free tickets will be handed out! The torch relay will coincide with the show at the castle which is to take place on the 13th [...]

  
  

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• Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo!

  Posted on March 29, 2012 by The Scotland Kilt Company

  This summer don’t miss the outstanding display of massed pipes and drums of the 63rd
  Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which will run from the 3rd until the 25th August.  Set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle this a fantastic event for all the family. This is a hugely popular event offering one of the finest [...]

  
  

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• Ceilidh Culture -16th March to 15th April

  Posted on March 5, 2012 by The Scotland Kilt Company

  Ceilidh Culture celebrates of all Scotland’s traditional arts scene. During March and April over thirty  organisations will contribute to events which showcase home grown talent from children’s workshops to concerts and award-winning folk clubs. As part of the festivities there is also the annual traditional street fair on which takes place during the Easter weekend [...]

  
  

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• Old Town Stories - discover Edinburgh's past

  Posted on March 5, 2012 by The Scotland Kilt Company

  A new collection - Old Town Stories -which illustrates Edinburgh's past has been launched. The fascinating collection allows you to explore the heritage and history of auld reekie through an extensive collection of stories, pictures and maps.

  To see how Edinburgh has changed over time, find out more about Women of Achievement and key figures in [...]

  
  

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• Castles, Clans and Tartans

  Posted on March 5, 2012 by The Scotland Kilt Company

  Make history come alive with a visit to a Scottish castle and soak up the heraldic atmosphere of Scotland’s turbulent history. Scotland’s historic castles are the seats of ancient clans and symbolise the importance of Scottish clans to this day.
  Whether you are paying a visit to a world famous castle such as Edinburgh or Stirling [...]

  
  

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• Happy St David’s day!

  Posted on March 1, 2012 by The Scotland Kilt Company

  The Welsh cilt has become a popular addition to Welsh national dress as a sign of Celtic identity. The St. David's tartan brithwe Dewi Sant is one of the most popular, there are also individual family tartans including tartans for Edwards, Williams, Jones, Thomas, Evans, and Davies. The Welsh National tartan incorporates the colours of [...]

  
  

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• Fantastic tartan search facility

  Posted on February 27, 2012 by The Scotland Kilt Company

  Take a look at the new and improved Scottish Register of tartans - In addition to containing tartan designs registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans it incorporates pre-existing tartan designs held by the Scottish Tartans Authority and the Scottish Tartans World Register.

  There is a very well put together search facility where you can select multiple [...]

  
  

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• Big Hearts of Midlothian

  Posted on February 27, 2012 by The Scotland Kilt Company

  Hearts supporters have something to celebrate with their club becoming the first football club in the UK to receive the CommunityMark award for a second time running. The prestigious award was bestowed on the club in recognition of their support to local issue including primary school breakfast clubs, fundraising efforts for Maggie’s centre as well [...]

  
  

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• Cameron visit to Auld Reekie

  Posted on February 20, 2012 by The Scotland Kilt Company

  Visiting Edinburgh next week Cameron called for a ‘fresh start’ and an "agenda of respect" between the Westminster and Edinburgh parliaments, in the spirit of friendship Mr Salmond could have presented Cameron with a tartan in the colours of Clan Cameron. The history of Clan Cameron dates back to the fifteen century. There were several [...]

  
  

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