Look out for a new auto-biography from Britain's most decorated soilder who is 90 today. His amazing story tells of incredible bravery while fighting both Nazis and communists. And his choice of Highlander dress? he says this was a deliberate decision to convey to any french doubters that the British were in a strong position. The book is called 'Behind Enemy Lines: An Autobiography Of Britain
Fashion and textile students at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen are waiting nervously to see if their tartan design for Donald Trump is chosen. It would be a fantastic achevement for whoevers deisgn is picked as the selected tartan will be used on a range of golf products as well as adorning Trumps golf resort. Previous designs by the students Among the judges are the vice-president of Trump International an top tartan and interior designer, Mikhail pietranek, in the successful tartan they are looking for a tartan that is inspired by Trumps golf vision and passion for scotland. Good luck guys, we look forward to seeing the winning tartan!
Students on Robert Gordon University fashion course have created a range of designs using the Japanese Cherry Blossom tartan. The 'Sakura' tartan, as it is known, was created by Tartan designers David McGill, from Edinburgh, Shizue Melvin, from Japan, and her businessman husband John. The clothes will appear in a fashion show to be attended by the Japanese consulate general for Scotland. Proceeds from the show will go to the Scotland charity Love in Action.
Miss Scotland is planning to wear a kilt for the Miss World 2010 competition which takes place in China. Miss World 2010 is the 60th Miss World competition and takes place on October 30, 2010. A mini kilt is a great choice, fashionable and youthful as well as a great way to promote Scottish traditions. Take a look at our selection of mini-kilts, hostess style kilts and full length kilts here
The Broons family who feature in DC Thomson's comic strip will soon have what every Scottish family need - their very own family tartan! DC Thomson are in the process of registering and producing a Broons family tartan to be included in licensing and promotional material.
Scotland's Euro 2012 qualifier against the Czech Republic tonight. Let's hope Scotland can maintain their place at the top of their European Championship qualifying group. Gordon Mackie, who makes his Scotland debut tonight. Good luck!
We are very excited that the Commonwealth Games will be going ahead and wish Scotland's 192 athletes the best of luck! The Scotland Kilt Company is proud to be providing sporrans for the team to show traditional Scottish dress to all the spectators at home and abroad - Go Scotland! Let's hope the accommodation and stadium will be ready on time!
Last Thursday, September 16th, was a historic day for Scotland when the Pope visited Edinburgh and Glasgow - the first papal visit to Scotland in 28 years. 82 year old Pope Benedict XVI was warmly welcomed by over 200,000 Scots. While travelling to Holyrood Palace in the popemobile and during his meeting with Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister, Alex Salmond, First Minister and Rowan Williams the Archbishop of Canterbury, the pope wore a tartan scarf - in the official St Ninian's Day papal tartan - gifted to him by the Head of the Catholic Church in Scotland. Also at the meeting was Ian Gray, the Scottish Labour leader, who wore a blue and green tartan tie which had been designed to celebrate the Pontiff's visit. The visit was a great opportunity to show case the best Scottish traditions - with the Pontiff enjoying traditional fare of haggis, neeps and tatties at the Cardinal's house, receiving a Guard of Honour from kilted solders of the Royal Scottish Borderers, the Black Watch and 52 Lowland Regiment, and hearing music from the Strathclyde Police Pipe Band.