Kilt

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In this page you can discover 17 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for stilt, like: prop, shore, post, brace, stiltbird, support, longlegs, long-legs, stilt plover, Himantopus stilt and Australian stilt. What do you mean by stilt? 1 : one of a pair of tall poles each with a high step or loop for […]

1 : one of a pair of tall poles each with a high step or loop for the support of a foot used to lift the person wearing them above the ground in walking. 2 : a stake or post used as one of the supports of a structure (as a building) above ground or […]

The term appears to be colloquial, used mainly in northern parts of the country and in Canada to describe a minor rainfall or snowfall or a light breeze. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a skiff as “a slight gust of wind or shower of rain, etc. Also, a light flurry or cover of snow.” Is […]

Tartan trousers, or trews, are a good bet – just keep the colours muted in order not to look like a court jester. Can you wear tartan trousers to a wedding? Incorporating tartan trews into a traditional Prince Charlie outfit is ideal for anyone that is not comfortable wearing a kilt. Tartan pants complement this […]

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The wonderful thing about the Welsh tartans, aside from their originality, is the fact that they are all woven in Wales. The Welsh Tartan Centre (the company who owns the copyright on the Welsh Tartans) has all their wool cloth woven at the Cambrian Woollen Mill in Powys, Wales. Is there such a thing as […]

The Welsh were the best – and best-led – soldiers in the large royal army of the day. Loyal to the crown, from that time on they provided strong support for the king as he strove to maintain his increasingly precarious hold upon the throne. How strong is the Welsh military? Out of the armed […]

And the Scots were good at fighting – very good. One reason why the Covenanters of the early 17th Century were such an effective a fighting force was because Alexander Leslie was able to draw on 50,000 battle-hardened Scottish mercenaries from European wars. How strong is Scotlands army? Almost 10,000 regular and reserve troops and […]

The Irish national tartan was introduced during the rise of Irish nationalism, and has since been treated as a symbol of Gaelic tradition, in response to the ongoing anglicisation of Ireland. The kilt most traditionally associated with Ireland is known as the Saffron Kilt. Is tartan Scottish or Irish? What are Tartans? Tartans are something […]

Can women wear a sporran? Yes of course. Ladies can wear a traditional sporran just like a man if they wish and we also have a Sporran Bag which has 2 straps – one short to wear around the waist like a traditional sporran and a longer extension so it can be worn as a […]

Clan Stewart Clan Stewart Crest: Due to a lack of a Chief, members sometimes use the badge belonging to the Earl of Galloway. A pelican Argent, winged Or, in her nest feeding her young, Proper. Motto Virescit vulnere virtus (Courage grows strong at a wound) Profile Region Lowlands and Highlands What is the tartan of […]

She is descended from the Royal House of Stewart on both sides of her family. Her relationship with Scotland and the Scots began in childhood, and has deepened during her many private as well as official visits during the seven decades of her reign. Her parents shared a common ancestor in Robert II, King of […]

William, by contrast, mostly wears chinos, jumpers and pressed shirts, thereby making himself indistinguishable from thousands of upper-crust Englishmen. How do you dress like William? PRINCE WILLIAM, DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE Off-duty or for more relaxed royal appearances, he likes to wear easy chinos and casual trousers, lightweight jackets, open-neck shirts and fitted jumpers (as often […]

Princes Charles has been wearing Balmoral tartan since he was a little boy. Looks like Camilla gets to wear the special tartan, too. Why does Prince Charles wear a kilt? As the Duke of Rothesay, Prince Charles will often wear a kilt for official royal engagements to show his connection to and love for the […]

Most commonly worn by the Royal Household is The Royal Stewart tartan. There are several variations of the Stewart tartan, all of which are thought to have originated from Royal Stewart tartan. Recognisable the world over, the Royal Stewart tartan has a very distinctive pattern. Is there a Windsor tartan? The information held within The […]

The Outlander tartan products are made from 100% pure new wool and 100% lambswool, therefore not only very attractive products but excellent quality too. Made in Scotland , take yourelf back in time with these authentic Outlander tartans. What tartan is used in Outlander? Jamie’s plaid is Fraser tartan worn by members of Clan Fraser […]

Tartans on Outlander clansmen The main “Outlander tartan” pattern is made of brown and blue-grey blocks and stripes, and has two additional variations. One of them has fine yellow and red stripes throughout the pattern, being the “Fraser” tartan, worn for the first time by Sam Heughan for his wedding. What tartan does they wear […]

Pleating to sett is the pattern running across the pleats to give it the same appearance as the front of the kilt. Pleated to the stripe is the stripe running down each pleat normally this is the most prominent stripe in the pattern. What does pleated to sett mean? To Sett is to have a […]

Typically a groom, usher or guest at a Scottish wedding will wear a kilt in the tartan of their clan, or in a colour that will fit the theme of the wedding. Accompany your kilt with an Argyll or Prince Charlie jacket and a fly plaid for full Scottish splendour. What do Scots wear to […]