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.
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 spa
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
A new tartan was created in celebration of the Return to the Ridings. The horse riding event that takes place in 11 towns in the Scottish Boarders. The design was produced by Emma Arthur-Daniels a textile masters student at Herriot Watt University. The unique tartan represented the 11 different towns and it even includes 'Retroreflective' yarn, so it will show up at night! Check out our huge range of tartans Do you have an innovative idea for a tartan? let us know at info@thescotlandkiltcompany.co.uk .. we maybe able to get it made!
The Gathering at the end of July was a key part of Homecoming Scotland - a series of events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Rabbie Burns's birth. The event was a resounding success it included the biggest clan gathering that had ever been take place in Edinburgh. Around 50,000 people from all the corners of the world took part in the celebrations - as a change to celebrate their shared heritage and put on their family tartan 8,000 clan men and women marched up the Royal Mile from Holyrood palace to Edinburgh castle. The event, opened by Prince Charles, included traditional Highland Games, whisky tasting, Scottish dancing and Scottish fare. In fact it was so successful there is talk of making it an annual event.
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.