The most recognizable royal family tartan is the red Royal Stewart tartan, which dates back to at least 1800. Its origins are unknown, but the pattern definitely has a royal pedigree. King George IV ...

For centuries, tartan has been an important symbol of Scotland's heritage that has been worn by members of the royal family, becoming one of the most recognizable symbols of the country around the ...

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 ...

The distinctive fabric has been finding new audiences as contemporary fashion houses and avant-garde weavers do their best to elevate the plaid. By Susanne Fowler DUNDEE, Scotland — British kings and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. New research suggests that a piece of fabric tartan found in a ...

After laying submerged in a peat bog for more than 500 years, the world’s oldest true tartan has been recreated and made available for consumers. The Glen Affric tartan, which takes its name from the ...

Tartan might not have the sex appeal of leopard or the movie-star chutzpah of polka dots, but when it comes to marrying heritage with every sensibility from punk to princess, it wins every time. The ...

You don't have to be Scottish royalty to enjoy the beauty that is tartan plaid; this traditional pattern is actually making a big comeback in home decor in the form of plaid furniture, throw blankets, ...