Welcome to the New TSKC website, packed full of new features, products and tartans to make your shopping experience even more enjoyable. One of the new features is our Tartan Finder which is a great way to find products and kilt packages in the tartan of your choice. Another great feature is Live Chat, get live information about orders, deliveries from one of our Live Chat Staff members directly. Non-EU Customers can enjoy Tax Free Shopping, with absolutely no hassle at all, everything is calculated for you in the checkout area. These are just some of the new features which we hope will make your Online Shopping Experience as pleasurable as possible. We hope you enjoy looking through the new Online Catalogue and we hope to be of service!
This year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns. Also known as Rabbie Burns, the Ploughman Poet, and in Scotland simply as 'The Bard', Burns is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. In his poems, Burns addressed class inequalities, gender roles, poverty and Scottish patriotism. He inspired pioneers of liberalism and socialism, and had a great influence on Scottish literature. Born in South Ayshire and raised in a poor family of farmers, he was nonetheless educated at the insistence of his father who employed the services of a local teacher. He wrote his first poem aged 15 inspired by his first love Nelly Patrick. Burns went on to compose hundreds of songs and poems including A Red, Red Rose and Address to a Haggis. The first Burns Night was held by his close friends in 1801, five years after his death at the tender age of 37. The tradition has continued for over 200 years with Burns Night celebrations taking place around the world on 25th January. The Suppers traditionally include haggis, whisky, the reading of works by and about the Bard and the singing of Auld Lang Syne. And there's a hand, my trusty fiere! And gie's a hand o' thine! And we'll tak' a right guid-willie waught, For auld lang syne.
2009 sees a series of spectacular events taking place accross Scotland to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns, as well as Scotland's contribution to golf, whisky, its great minds and innovations, and in celebration of its ancestry and heritage. Celebrations kicked off on the 25 January, the anniversary of Robert Burn's birth, and will run until St Andrew's Day on 30 November. If you're a Scot, have Scottish ancestry or are simply a Scot at heart join one of the two hundred events on offer, from Scotland's biggest ever highland games to exhibitions, concerts, and festivals! Find out how you can get involved at http://www.homecomingscotland.com/default.html
The world's largest international Gathering of the Clans is taking place this July in Edinburgh. It will be the centrepiece of this year's 'Homecoming Scotland'. One hundred and forty clans have signed up and 10,000 people from around the world are expected to join the celebrations. As well as Scotland's biggest ever highland games, there willl be highland dancing, pipe bands, food, live music and much more... It promises to be a once in a lifetime spectacular. Join us on 25-26 July and don't forget your tartan!
The pound's fall in value against some currencies means that if you're lucky enough to be paying in dollars or euros you really can make your money go further (jealous? us?!) There are loads of great deals to be had. For example, at last year's prices, The Irish Clan Bespoke Package would have set you back $1083.48 now you pay only $780.99 saving a massive $302.... ...and if you're paying in euros you would save a fantastic
In what could be the icing on the cake for Scotland's homecoming year, it seems that Scotland may be able to claim president Obama as distant son. Genealogists believe that his Scottish roots can be traced back all the way to William the Lion, King of Scotland from 1165 to 1214. Scottish Tories are encouraging Obama to mark his presidential inauguration with an Obama tartan and the Scottish First minister has urged him to 'come home'! Watch this space...
American National Tartan The tartan takes its inspiration from the red, white and blue of the American flag. A great way for Americans with Scottish roots to celebrate their nationality and their heritage at the same time. Available in medium weight cloth. Irish American A tartan for Americans of Irish descent. Available in medium and heavy weight cloth. Scottish American Tartan A tartan for American's of Scottish descent. Available in medium and heavy weight cloth. American Heritage Tartan Designed to honour the heritage of all Americans regardless of Celtic roots. As well as incorporating the red, white and blue of the American flag, black was added in remembrance of those who have died defending the county. Available in medium and heavy weight cloth. Irish Diaspora For all those of Irish descent at home in Ireland and around the world. The colours reflect the colours of Ireland's land and seascapes. Available in medium weight cloth. Maple Leaf The four colours reflect the colours of the maple leaf as it changes through the seasons, green in the spring, gold in the early autumn, red at the first frost, and brown in the fall. Available in medium weight cloth Nova Scotia Blue represents the sea, white the rocks and surf, gold the Royal Charter and red the lion rampant. Available in medium weight cloth