This Christmas gather you friends and family and raise a toast with a special glass of your favourite malt! Whisky is a spirit that really comes into its own during the cold winter months. Perfect for keeping out the chill whisky is a popular tipple for Christmas and Hogmany and makes a great gift too [...]
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Whisky - a perfect festive tipple!
Posted on December 5, 2011 by The Scotland Kilt Company
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Gift ideas for everyone!
Posted on December 5, 2011 by The Scotland Kilt Company
Tweed and tartan are as traditional as mince pies and tinsel. Here is a selection of gifts for her, for him and for little ones that are sure to delight.
For Scots and fans of Scottish heritage and beautiful fabrics, Christmas is a great time to make an addition to their wardrobe as there are many [...]
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The Pandas are coming!
Posted on November 30, 2011 by The Scotland Kilt Company
Two Panda’s will be arriving at Edinburgh zoo this weekend – there is much excitement as they will be the first time these iconic animals have lived in the UK for seventeen years. The Pandas are being flow in on a Boeing 777 Freighter which has been chartered for the occasion.
Pandas are by nature solitary [...]
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Blazing with Crimson - exploring tartan at the National Portrait Gallery
Posted on November 28, 2011 by The Scotland Kilt Company
This Thursday the 1st of December the National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh opens its doors after being re-furbished. A visit to the re-vamped gallery is sure to delight all the family and be a highlight for tourists visiting the Capital.
The opening exhibition 'Blazing with Crimson' explores what tartan meant to six people who had their portraits [...]
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Tartan Provides the Xtra Factor!
Posted on November 28, 2011 by The Scotland Kilt Company
Rihanna performed her new single on the X Factor on the 19th November. Sporting a red tartan checked mini dress. Designed by the late Alexander McQueen the dress showed off plaids fashion credentials and complemented Rihanna's bold style.
Check out these cute tartan skirts, tartan meets denim and tartan bubble skirts
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Who and when?
Posted on November 23, 2011 by The Scotland Kilt Company
Did you know it is possible to find out about each individual piece of Harris Tweed cloth woven?
Thanks to records kept by the Harris Tweed Authority, based on the Isle of Lewis, details are recorded for each piece woven including the date of weaving, and who it was woven by! Another key role of The Harris Tweed Authority [...]
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Happy Anniversary Harris Tweed!
Posted on November 23, 2011 by The Scotland Kilt Company
From the islanders of the Hebrides to the tailors of Savile Row, Harris Tweed, the world’s most iconic cloth is known for its beautiful vibrant colours, hard wearing properties and rich history.
Hand crafted by weavers in the Outer Hebrides for generations and loved by designers including Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith and Margaret Howell it is [...]
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Celebrate St Andrew's Day – 30th November 2011
Posted on November 19, 2011 by The Scotland Kilt Company
On November 30 the world celebrates St Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s national day. There will be parties galore in Scotland, events around the world, Join the celebrations!
St Andrew is the patron saint of not only Scotland, but many other countries including Russia, Romania, Patras in Greece and Amalfi in Italy as well. The St Andrew’s saltire [...]
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Have an amazing Christmas in Glasgow!
Posted on November 19, 2011 by The Scotland Kilt Company
From present buying, fun-filled events for all the family and stocking up on festive goodies here are some delights not to be missed.
Perfect presents
For gifts with a difference and delicious treats head to a Christmas fair near you. In Glasgow, there’s the St Enoch Square annual market from 20 November, the Country Living Magazine Christmas [...]
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BBC bonkers decision on Harris Tweed!
Posted on November 19, 2011 by The Scotland Kilt Company
When Matt Smith became the new Dr Who his trademark look included a vintage Harris Tweed jacket. Harris Tweed producers were delighted with the renewed interest. One enterprising company even managed to perfectly produce a Harris Tweed jacket identical to the Doctors.
Harris Tweed is the only fabric in the world that has its own Act [...]
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