Nowadays Royal Stewart is the most widely produced tartan commercially thanks to its striking red colour scheme. No one thinks of it as even expressing royalism. It’s simply the most widely worn tartan in the world. What is the oldest tartan? The earliest documented tartan in Britain, known as the “Falkirk” tartan, dates from the […]
Do You Wear A Belt With Trews?
The decision of whether to opt for a belt or not really depends on the style of trews you have decided to wear. Argyll trews, for example, should always be worn with a belt. This style of trews has a 3 inch waistband with belt loops perfect for a kilt belt – see the next […]
What Tartan Did Prince Philip Wear?
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip wore the official Royal Stewart tartan to a ball in Edinburgh in 1982, and now I wish sashes would come into fashion. Did Prince Philip wear a kilt? You’ll often see male members of the Firm, such as Prince Philip and Prince Charles, wearing kilts while carrying out engagements in […]
What Did Scottish Lowlanders Wear?
Scottish Lowlanders and Borderers were dressed much like the English, except both men and women also used a plaid as a cloak. The Lowland women wrapped their plaids over their heads as hoods, whereas Lowland and Border men wore a checkered maud (plaid) wrapped about their upper body. Did lowlanders wear tartan? Tartans were primarily […]
Did Scottish Highlanders Fight Naked?
Some of the episodes focus on individual characters, but this one focuses on everyone. Everyone is affected by the battle and everything that happens to them.” Then he adds with a smile, when asked about costuming for the battle scenes, “The Scots fought naked, or at least dropped their kilts. What ancient warriors fought naked? […]
What Is The Difference Between Scottish Highlanders And Lowlanders?
Lowlanders differ from Highlanders in their ethnic origin. While Highland Scots are of Celtic (Gaelic) descent, Lowland Scots are descended from people of Germanic stock. Did Scottish lowlanders have clans? They even have a different language: Scottish Gaelic is celtic language native to the highlands and the “Scottish language” is a Germanic language native to […]
Did Lowlanders Wear Tartan?
Tartans were primarily a Highland thing, and spurned by the Lowlanders. They were only, and opportunistically, picked up in a “me too” sense by the Lowlanders when the “Scotland craze” started in the 1800s. What did Scottish lowlanders wear? Scottish Lowlanders and Borderers were dressed much like the English, except both men and women also […]
What Did Scottish Highlanders Look Like?
Most Highlanders went around bare-legged and bare-footed but when they did start wearing stockings, they were made of cloth and not knitted like modern ones. The pattern was usually a red and white check which was called cath dath (pr: kaa dah) – war pattern. Are there any Highlanders left in Scotland? Nowadays there are […]
Is There A Wallace Clan In Scotland?
The Clan Wallace is a Lowlands Scottish Clan and is officially recognized as such by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. The most famous member of the clan was the Scottish patriot William Wallace of the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Is Wallace a Scottish name? Clan history The name Wallace may come from […]
What Tartan Did William Wallace Wear In Braveheart?
This exclusive tartan was designed for Mel Gibson to wear as William Wallace in Braveheart, and is now available for purchase, direct from the traditional mill on Scotland’s Isle of Islay. It is made from pure wool, woven on Islay in a small family-owned mill. Braveheart Tartan Rug. Dimensions 140cm x 180cm Pattern Tartan Fringe […]
Did The Welsh Wear Tartan?
Welsh Tartans? Ie! Historically speaking (100 years ago +), the Welsh did not wear the kilt or Cilt as they spell it. However, with the rise in popularity of the kilt in the mid 1990s and registration of the Irish County Tartans in 1996, the Welsh felt a surge in their Celtic pride as well. […]
How Do You Iron Wool Pleats?
Lightly spritz the wool with cool water, and then iron using a dry pressing cloth. Another alternative for a steam iron is to use a damp pressing cloth and proceed as usual with the dry iron. Avoid a printed or colored towel because it might transfer dye to the wool due to the moisture and […]
Why Do Scots Wear Plaid?
The pageantry invented for the 1822 visit of King George IV to Scotland brought a sudden demand for tartan cloth and made it the national dress of the whole of Scotland, rather than just the Highlands and Islands, with the invention of many new clan-specific tartans to suit. Why did the Scottish wear plaid? The […]
How Does Vinegar Remove Mold From Fabric?
Vinegar has antifungal and antibacterial properties, and it can be a cheap and effective treatment for many types of mold. Household white vinegar typically contains about 5 to 8 percent acetic acid. Will vinegar kill moldy fabric? Vinegar is an excellent mild mould-killer, and also removes mildew smells from your clothing. Mix one cup of […]
What Is Ghillie Lacing?
1. a tongueless shoe with loops instead of eyelets, and a lace that may be tied around the ankle. What are ghillie loops? [ gil-ee ] SHOW IPA. / ˈgɪl i / PHONETIC RESPELLING. ? College Level. noun. a low-cut, tongueless shoe with loops instead of eyelets for the laces, which cross the instep and […]
What Are Cheater Pleats On A Kilt?
If you don’t want to pleat your kilt yourself, we offer Cheater Pleats™ as a convenient option. If you choose Cheater Pleats™, we’ll pleat the kilt for you, and stitch in a hidden waistband to hold it together. Once you belt it on, no one will know you didn’t pleat it yourself! How many pleats […]
How Long Is A Womens Kilt?
Women’s Kilts Size Fits Waist* Standard Length Small 25-30″ 18″ Medium 27-33″ 18″ Large 34-38″ 18″ Extra Large 39-46″ 18″ How long should a women’s kilt be? Measure both thighs together, not individually. This is measured down the side of your body from the top of where the kilt will sit (i.e. top of your […]
What Are Three Types Of Pleats?
Types of Pleats Flat Pleats Straight. Flat Pleats Flared. Box Pleats Straight. Accordion Pleats Straight. Crystal Pleats. Sunray Pleats. Fancy Pleating. What are the type of pleats? Types of Pleats – 6 Main Types with Pictures Box Pleats. Inverted Pleats. Kick Pleats. Knife Pleats. Accordion Pleats. PinTucks. What are pleats in sewing? Pleats are a […]
What Does Ye Ken Mean In Scottish?
“Do you know. D’ya ken strictly should mean “Do you know”, as in the song “D’ye ken John Peel” an English huntsman who was the subject of the nineteenth century song. In Aberdeen D’ye ken is often used to conclude a statement, a verbal equivalent of a full stop. Where does the Scottish word ken […]
Can You Wash And Dry Wool?
WASHING TAG INSTRUCTIONS EXPLAINED Whilst many people assume wool must be hand-washed or dry-cleaned, many pieces of wool clothing can actually be put in the washing machine and even in the tumble dryer too. How do you dry wool after washing? When placing the garment on a towel to dry, gently knead it by hand […]