Tartan may well be “the most categorised textile on Earth”, said Cal Revely-Calder in The Daily Telegraph. There are more than 11,000 recognised varieties of this grid of “geometric patterns of ...

A scrap of weathered fabric, discovered four decades ago in a peat bog, is the world’s oldest piece of tartan, with new analysis determining it dates to the 16th century. The textile was found in the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Queen Elizabeth's grandfather King George V, her father King George VI, and, of course, the Queen ...

Clan tartans are perhaps the most well-known type of tartan, representing specific Scottish families or clans. Each clan has its own unique pattern, often with historical significance. MacLeod Tartan ...

Nevada is known for its desert bighorn sheep — the official state animal — and the desert tortoise, its official reptile. But there are other official designations that are lesser known, including a ...

The ancient musical pageantry of Scottish pipers and drums. Dramatic historical origins. Appearances by important officials. A gorgeous Springtime venue — and all of it made possible by the dedication ...