In the past there were lots of varieties of dress worn by women, depending on factors such as their class, whether they were living in a city or in the country - one of the most frequently worn was called Arisaid which consisting of cloth gathered and belted around the waist then draped over the shoulder and pinned with a brooch or worn over the head like a scarf. Today, women have a wide variety of tartans to choose from,
There is a long tradition of tartans and royalty, tartans designed by royalty and tartans that only the royal family can wear. Tartan became increasingly popular as a result of the royal visit by George IV to Edinburgh in 1822 - the first time a reigning monarch had visited Scotland for over 170 years. The Celtic Society, and it's leading light Sir Walter Scott, urged Scots to wear tartan to welcome the monarch. As a result there was a rush amongst clan chiefs to establish their own tartan and around one hundred and fifty new tartans were created. In the early 18th century regiments including The Royal Company of Archers (the Queen
This xmas treat your loved ones to a traditional Scottish gift. From our Harris Tweed collection, made to measure kilts and full outfits in 1000's of tartans as well as sporrans and skean dhubs to luxury ladies kilts, exquisite celtic jewellery, flasks and tankards. If you're going for a made to measure item place your order by the 1st of December and we will make sure it is with you by the 25th. These items would make a great gifts and will be a delight for years to come. Why not toast this New Years Eve in style with a scottish quake Scotland's cup of love and friendship. Our pewter range of quaichs come with in a variety of designs.
Robert Burns was born in Alloway, south west Scotland on January 25th 1759, he is Scotland's most famous poet and celebrated worldwide. Known as Rabbie Burns, or The Bard as well as The Ploughman's Poet, due to his parentage; Burns was born to a family of poor tenant farmers. Despite their poverty Burns' father was a firm believer in Education and arranged for him to be tutored privately giving him a good education in French, Latin and Literature. When his father passed away in 1784, Burns and his brother took over the farm.Â
Booked the restaurant? Got the roses? How about adding something a bit different to the mix? Â Our celtic jewellery in highly polished pewter would make fantastic romantic gift. As well as looking stunning each item has a traditional story behind it, a love token across the ages you could say.