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This Rugby Kilt
With this year's six nations in full swing it seems a good time to take a look at the role of tartan and kilts in sport. Frequently worn by spectators and sportsmen, national and regional tartans are a good way of displaying pride in your roots, in much the same way as a national flag and anthem does. Particularly popular at football and rugby matches, you will also have seen plenty on show at Wimbledon and other tennis tournaments... (posted by Anna 359 days 7 hours ago.)
With this year's six nations in full swing it seems a good time to take a look at the role of tartan and kilts in sport. Frequently worn by spectators and sportsmen, national and regional tartans are a good way of displaying pride in your roots, in much the same way as a national flag and anthem does. Particularly popular at football and rugby matches, you will also have seen plenty on show at Wimbledon and other tennis tournaments... (posted by Anna 359 days 7 hours ago.)
What To Wear Under Your Kilt
There are a handful of decisions to be made when choosing and wearing a kilt, the first thing to decide is what tartan you want to go for, most people like to wear a family tartan, if you don't you can choose a from the wide range of very nice general tartan that isn't for any particular family. You can of course wear any tartan as none design is off limits. Then you will need to choose from a 5 or 8 yard , in wool or another... (posted by Anna 1 year 38 days ago.)
There are a handful of decisions to be made when choosing and wearing a kilt, the first thing to decide is what tartan you want to go for, most people like to wear a family tartan, if you don't you can choose a from the wide range of very nice general tartan that isn't for any particular family. You can of course wear any tartan as none design is off limits. Then you will need to choose from a 5 or 8 yard , in wool or another... (posted by Anna 1 year 38 days ago.)
Military Pipe Bands
Pipe and drum sections are well established as an integral part of the military, giving morale to the troops. The lone bagpiper is the oldest element with a piper and drums playing together a more recent element dating back to the 16th century. When Bannie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites were defeated at the battle of Culloden the playing of bagpipes was banned. Playing military pipes was seen as on a par with any the role of... (posted by Anna 1 year 65 days ago.)
Pipe and drum sections are well established as an integral part of the military, giving morale to the troops. The lone bagpiper is the oldest element with a piper and drums playing together a more recent element dating back to the 16th century. When Bannie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites were defeated at the battle of Culloden the playing of bagpipes was banned. Playing military pipes was seen as on a par with any the role of... (posted by Anna 1 year 65 days ago.)
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About KIlt Making
A unique insight into the training and process of making a kilt What goes into the average kilt 5 years of training, 15 hours 32 pleats and 3,000 hand stitches, Our kiltmaker has been kind enough to answer some questions about the process. Having worked as a kilt maker for over 30 years, including a stint with the company who make kilts for the royal family, she is something of an expert! Read on for a... (posted by Anna 1 year 194 days ago.)
A unique insight into the training and process of making a kilt What goes into the average kilt 5 years of training, 15 hours 32 pleats and 3,000 hand stitches, Our kiltmaker has been kind enough to answer some questions about the process. Having worked as a kilt maker for over 30 years, including a stint with the company who make kilts for the royal family, she is something of an expert! Read on for a... (posted by Anna 1 year 194 days ago.)
The Lady Diana charity and tartan
The tragic death of Lady Diana brought forth an outpouring of public grief. In the week after her death the government established a Memorial Committee, chaired by, the then chancellor, Gordon Brown. A committee was established to ensure that public generosity was used in the best way to benefit causes. The thinking behind the fund was to tap into 'new money' rather than taking resources from existing charities. A range... (posted by Anna 2 years 57 days ago.)
The tragic death of Lady Diana brought forth an outpouring of public grief. In the week after her death the government established a Memorial Committee, chaired by, the then chancellor, Gordon Brown. A committee was established to ensure that public generosity was used in the best way to benefit causes. The thinking behind the fund was to tap into 'new money' rather than taking resources from existing charities. A range... (posted by Anna 2 years 57 days ago.)
Let's hear it for the Ladies
While there is an abundance of information for men looking to show off their celtic roots there isn't much about highland dress for women. Read on to find out more to about the past traditions and the current options available for lassies looking to show a bit of celtic flair. In times gone by there was a wide variety of dress styles worn by women; depending on their class, whether they were living in a city or in the country... (posted by Anna 2 years 111 days ago.)
While there is an abundance of information for men looking to show off their celtic roots there isn't much about highland dress for women. Read on to find out more to about the past traditions and the current options available for lassies looking to show a bit of celtic flair. In times gone by there was a wide variety of dress styles worn by women; depending on their class, whether they were living in a city or in the country... (posted by Anna 2 years 111 days ago.)
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