This Valentines Day present you loved one with a special gift. Our ladieswear range includes sashes, shawls, fashion and ulitity kilts. For him we have a choice of Scotland's finest sporrans, flasks and sgain dhubs as well as accessory gift sets. For sporting fans why not opt for a casual kilt and rugby top . If you’re going all out: a kilt or shawl in your loved-ones family tartan is a great option.
Scottish premier league - no restrictions on the overall number of foreign players, this article takes a look at key players from other countries - between 1989 – 2011 five hundred and fifty five foreign players have played in the Scottish league. There are few restrictions on individual foreign players all those from EU countries as well as those with a parent or grandparent from an EU country are eligible to play and those from other countries can obtain a UK work permit. Rangers have had the greatest number of players from other countries over ninety, with the majority of these coming from France. As well as making their mark in the Scottish Premier League two French players Gregory Tade and Kenny Gillet are helping school children in the Scottish Highlands to learn French. The move has delighted their French teacher who said she couldn’t think of a better way of encouraging the pupils to learn ‘They have been given so much more confidence by speaking to French people’ she added. The two players have found the experience enjoyable Tade said: "I am used to being taught by the gaffer to play football properly and I am back at school to teach kids French, or to encourage them to and Gillet added ‘This is a new thing for me. I try to talk to them and help them as well’. There remain strong links between France and Scotland with many French people residing in Scotland and hundreds and thousands of French people visiting each year. In celebration of the relationship between the two countries those with French ancestry can wear a kilt that reflects their love of both countries. The French supported the Stuart cause for decades and the Jacobite tartan is a popular choice. French regulars fought to the last at Culloden Moor after the clans had broken and the Culloden tartan would honour the role they played. Alternatively they could wear the Auld Alliance tartan which commemorates the Auld Alliance ‘Vielle Alliance’ between Scotland and France Vieille Alliance which played a significant role in the relations between Scotland, France and England between 1295 and 1560. . Â
As part of cost cutting measures the MOD is selling off items that are surplus to requirements – including regimental kilts that are listed as ‘Ideal for film or theatre work, collectors or re-enactors’ Also up for grabs are a Lynx Mk7 Multi-Role Helicopter Flight Simulator and a Lightning T5 fighter jet! If you're looking for Scottish regimental dress take a look at our range including military pleated made to measure kilts, sporrans, regimental Scottish glengarries and much more. Until the end of January all items are 15% off!
Despite losing out to Djokovic the World’s number one Andy Murray can hold his head high. In what has been described as the match of his career the tenacious Scot was the equal of Djokovic until the last few games. If Murray, under the tutalage of his new coach Evan Lendl, can maintain his standard of play against the world’s top players he stands a good chance of claiming his first Grand Slam in the not too distant future... Support your sporting heros in style and go for a sporting kilt, sporran or even a glengarry. Everything in store is reduced by 15% until the end of January! Â
An unreleased album by pop icon Michael Jackson may become an unlikely addition to the Robert Burns museum situated in the poets beloved Ayrshire. The donation of the tracks which are based on the works of Rabbie Burns are being offered by David Guest who recorded the songs with Michael Jackson over ten years ago. Guest spoke of Jackson’s fondness for Burn’s poetry "We took about eight or 10 of Burns's poems and put them to contemporary music, such as A Red Red Rose, Ae Fond Kiss and the story of Tam O'Shanter." It was following a visit to the Burns museum that Guest decided to make the wonderful musical gift much to the delight of the museum’s director Nat Edwards who is hoping to offer visitors a CD for visitors and raise funds for the museum. ‘(It would) be a way of getting audiences interested in Burns and illustrating his international, enduring artistic legacy’ said Edwards. Burns legacy needs no introduction with Burns Suppers being held worldwide, devotees of the Bard might also be interested to know that there are two Burns tartans available; the Burns Commerative tartan and the Burns check tartan which can be ordered for made to measure kilts and ladies sashes and skirts. Take a look at the full made to measure range here. All made to measure items are reduced by 15% until the end of January! The The
This year celebrations around the UK and the world will be held to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Events will take place over the first weekend in June. An extra Bank Holiday is being created in addition the May Day bank holiday is being moved to 4th of June so we will all be able to enjoy a four day weekend! Taking place a few weeks before the spectacle of the Olympics you can expect to see a fantastic range of events on offer to mark this landmark anniversary. And it’s good news for Scots too with The Scottish First Minister Alec Salmond confirming that the extra days’ holiday would apply to Scotland. The Jubilee marks the Queens sixty years on the throne (the only previous British monarch to have reigned so many years was Queen Victoria who reigned for 63 years). Queen Elisabeth II ascended to the throne when her father King George VI passed away. In addition to the events planned commemorative medals will be issues to those who have made an outstanding contribution to the UK, another idea under consideration is a horse race in honour of the queen given her love of horses. The UK government has expressed an interest in exploring other ideas that honour the Monarch and given the close relationship between tartan and the Royal family we would expect to see a commemorative tartan being produced. Of course this would take on greater significance if Scotland became an independent country – in which case it could be a fitting parting gift! Hadrian's Wall Heritage are lighting 60 beacons along the length of Hadrian's Wall - each beacon representing a year in the life of the Queen's reign and a series of events are being planned across Scotland to mark the milestone celebration. Alec Salmond said ‘The people of Scotland have a special affection for The Queen, and I am sure that they will welcome the opportunity to join in the celebrations being planned to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee’ he added ‘The Scottish Government is working with Buckingham Palace and the UK Government on plans for a series of events to be arranged to enable communities across the country to mark the Diamond Jubilee.’ There are many tartans closely connected with the Royal Family such as the Royal Stewart, which although the personal tartan of Queen Elisabeth II is worn widely, as well as those that are exclusive to members of the Royal family such as the Balmoral tartan. It is worn by HM Queen herself and, with the queen’s permission, can be worn by other members of the Royal Family. The only other person approved to wear the Balmoral Tartan is the Queen's personal piper. The Balmoral was designed by HRH Prince Albert, Royal Consort to Queen Victoria in 1857. The
The Shembe Nazareth Baptist community in South Africa, blends Christian and Zulu traditions. The young male members of the community refer to themselves as the ‘Iscotch’ and wear special garments based on the kilt for religious ceremonies - a legacy of the Scottish regiments who occupied the area in the late 19th century. A photograph of the Iscotch by South African artist Zwelethu Mthethwa is currently on display at the National Portrait Gallery in Scotland as part of the Romantic Camera: Scottish Photography and the Modern World exhibition. South There is also a South African tartan, one of the 'tartans for Africa' collection, the tartan incorporates the colours in the flags of the two nations and reflects the friendship between Scotland and South Africa. Â
The Six Nations 2012 fixtures have been announced. We are looking forward to seeing what the world’s best players can do on the international stage. The English and the French sides are looking good but anything can happen on the pitch! The 2012 tournament kicks off in Paris with France hosting Italy, then Scotland take on England at Murrayfield. On the 5th February its Ireland vs Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Week two of the Six Nations 2012 sees Italy vs England as well as France vs Ireland. The Sunday 6 Nations 2012 match is Wales against Scotland in Cardiff. In week three it’s Ireland vs Italy then England vs Wales on Saturday 25th February and Scotland vs France on the Sunday 26th February. Week four sees Wales play against Italy and Ireland vs Scotland on Saturday 10th March followed by France vs England on Sunday 11th March 2012. We are looking forward to Scotland’s performance. Could this be the year for Andy Robinson’s side? Show your Scottish sporting pride with rugby tops and casual kilts perfect for the match – and until January 31st everything in store is 15% off – now that’s a winning combination!
The Kiltwalk raises funds for Scottish Children’s charities by organising sponsored walks. Kilt So far the following events have been planned for 2012: Easter Sunday, 8th April The Kiltwalk, Hampden to Loch Lomond Shores - 26 miles Easter Sunday, 8th April The Wee Walk, around Loch Lomond Shores - 10 km, perfect for families and beginners! Sunday 13th May The Strathspey Kiltwalk, Buckie to Aberlour- 26 miles (with a 16 mile option too) Thursday 29th March Hampden Schools Relay Kiltwalk 26 miles relay around the pitch Sunday 15th July Kennet & Avon Canal Kiltwalk 26 miles from Pewsey to Thatcham (Newbury) Now is the perfect time to buy your kilt - until the end of January made to measure and casual kilts have 15% off!