Posts Tagged ‘Tartans’
April 28th, 2011 | 
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Hollywood and Scottish Nationalist romanticism aside, what evidence is there that distinctive clan tartans existed prior to the popularization of the Highlands by British Royals in the 19th century?
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Okay, well certain Scottish clans and families have Tartans that represent their clan, but what would they do with the tartan? like are their kilts the same pattern/colour of their clan tartan or what? So what is the big reasoning behind tartans?
Answers are much appreciated.
It’s common knowledge that Scotsmen are macho enough to pull off wearing a skirt – perhaps it’s all that caber-tossing. This disarmingly simple film concentrates on the tartan cloths of various clans rather than the men who wore them, and is an early filmic reminder of their huge importance to both Scottish national identity and the thriving tourist industry north of the border. The film’s unique selling point was that pioneering filmmaker GA Smith showed off the vibrant designs in Kinemacolor, among the earliest colour film processes that didn’t involve meticulous hand-painting. And no dangly bits in sight. (Simon McCallum) At the end of the film is ‘Woman Draped in Patterned Handkerchiefs’ (1908), another Kinemacolor test by GA Smith. For more information about filmmaker GA Smith see www.screenonline.org.uk You can watch almost 1000 other complete films and TV programmes at the Mediatheque at BFI Southbank – www.bfi.org.uk
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Providing an invaluable guide to the surnames of Scotland, each entry in this book covers the history, areas of family lands, castles, and tartans (ancient and modern) associated with the powerful clans of the Highlands, and the great families of the Lowlands…. More >>
Scottish Clan and Family Names: Their Arms, Origins and Tartans
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The origin of Scottish clans and their distinctive dress is wrapped in controversy. Yet their story can be traced back to the middle of the 5th century-and to Ireland, where the Scots then lived. This authoritative, elegantly composed guide covers more than 140 clans. Organized alphabetically, the entries include information on each clan’s location and history, nomenclature, and renowned clansmen, as well as the clan’s current status and development. The Scots’ a… More >>
