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Celebrating Scottish Ancestry

We were recently approached by a newspaper to answer a few questions about the wearing of kilts by non-Scots. In our answers, we discussed that as long as highlandwear is worn properly and not as a joke, cultural appropriation isn’t an issue. We have mentioned previously that we see non-Scots wearing kilts as a cultural celebration and encourage everyone to wear a kilt, no matter their nationality or ancestry. After the article was published, it got us thinking about how far kilts and highlandwear have travelled throughout the world and how a small country like Scotland has been able to create such a global identity for itself.

Celebrating Scottish Ancestry

March 23, 2023

We were recently approached by a newspaper to answer a few questions about the wearing of kilts by non-Scots. In our answers, we discussed that as long as highlandwear is worn properly and not as a joke, cultural appropriation isn’t an issue. We have mentioned previously that we see non-Scots wearing kilts as a cultural celebration and encourage everyone to wear a kilt, no matter their nationality or ancestry. After the article was published, it got us thinking about how far kilts and highlandwear have travelled throughout the world and how a small country like Scotland has been able to...

What is tartan?

February 22, 2023

Tartan in its simplest definition refers to a pattern in cloth that consists of interconnected lines and colours that run the length and breadth of the material. Tartan has been present in Scotland since the 3rd century and today, tartan holds great significance to Scotland's culture as well as its history. During the height of Scottish highland clan society, tartan held distinct meaning to each clan and by the 18th century, tartan clothing was seen to be indistinguishable from highland dress. So much so that after the Battle of Culloden, where the Jacobites lost their final battle against the British...

Our New Harris Mist Tartan

February 01, 2023

The earliest known example of tartan in Scotland is a small piece of fabric called the Falkirk Tartan. The piece of cloth was found in a pot alongside 2,000 silver coins and was named the Falkirk Tartan due to its discovery location at Bell’s Meadow, near Falkirk. The cloth is estimated to be roughly 1,700 years old which for reference was during the time of Roman occupation in Britain. The discovery of the Falkirk Tartan in 1993 underpins Scotland's relationship with tartan throughout history. Tartan isn’t just some novelty pattern that Scotland uses for tourism marketing purposes, it’s deeply seeded...

A Scottish Work of Art

November 30, 2022

Famous for its impressive architecture, vast art collection and quirky floating heads, it’s hard to think of Glasgow without Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum springing to mind. Home to the works of world renowned artists and creatives from Charles Rennie MacIntosh to Salvador Dalí, we are proud to say that MacGregor and MacDuff now stand alongside these distinguished names.

Give the Gift of Tartan this Christmas

November 02, 2022

With all the uncertainty and upheaval over the past few years, it feels like 2022 is finally the year that Christmas will be normal again. Christmas has long been considered the season for giving, but this year we’re putting a little extra thought into our seasonal shopping. Maybe it’s due to the fact that we want to gift our loved ones something personal and unique, or that we want to make more sustainable choices. Either way, at MacGregor and MacDuff you'll find something for the whole family. We’ve rounded up our favourite tartan treats so you can start ticking gifts...

Islay Mist Whisky x Islay Mist Tartan

August 23, 2022

At the start of 2022, we announced that we were partnering with Islay Mist Whisky. A whisky brand that not only shared a lot of the same values and love for Scotland that MacGregor and MacDuff do but also a whisky brand with the same name as one of our exclusive Mist tartans. When people think of Scotland, the first two things that usually come to mind are whisky and tartan, so when the opportunity arose, we jumped at the chance and since then, have accomplished so much already.

What’s the difference between tweed and tartan?

June 15, 2021

Tweed and tartan are similar as they are often both twill fabrics. Twill is a type of weave characterised by visible diagonal lines which are created by an offset in the warp of threads. This type of weave creates a durable fabric and you may be most familiar with its use in denim jeans. Traditional tartan is always a twill weave but tweed can also be weaved using a plain or herringbone structure. This is the first characteristic that differentiates the two fabrics. The next is the most noticeable difference.Where tweed is usually of plain design, usually using a solid...

Is there any difference between 'Plaid' and 'Tartan'?

February 02, 2021

So the most important difference for people in the US to note between tartan and plaid is that tartan is plaid associated with a clan. Whereas plaid holds no association with a historic clan.