In the UK, it can sometimes feel like the sporting world begins and ends with football. Premier League fixtures, transfer news and matchday drama dominate the headlines almost all year round. But summer 2026 is here to remind us that...
World Cup 2026 is still in full swing, the ball is still in play, and Scotland fans still have every reason to show their colours. Whatever happens on the pitch, one thing is certain: summer is only getting started. From...
For many Scottish football fans, the 1998 World Cup in France remains one of the most memorable chapters in the nation’s football history. Craig Brown’s side had successfully qualified for their eighth World Cup and travelled to France carrying genuine...
How to Support Scotland at the World Cup 2026 Scotland are back on the World Cup stage for the first time since 1998, and the Tartan Army will be ready. Whether you are watching from home, heading to the pub,...
The MacPherson tartan is one of the most recognisable and expressive designs in the Scottish Highlands, known for its bold colours, deep symbolism and strong clan identity. Featuring a striking palette of rich red, forest green, navy, and black, accented...
The Baird tartan, designed in 2000 by the late Donald Suttie Smith of Heraldic Graphics in Glasgow, is a contemporary addition to Scotland’s rich tapestry of clan and family tartans. Although modern in origin, it carries the same spirit of identity, craftsmanship, and symbolism that has defined Highland weaving for centuries. Created for Mark Baird of Forres in Morayshire, this tartan may be proudly worn by anyone who shares the surname or simply appreciates its distinctive style.
The Smith tartan is a striking and richly textured pattern that stands out for its deep, earthy tones and beautifully balanced contrasts. In the examples shown, the tartan features a harmonious blend of forest green, midnight navy, and charcoal black,...
The Gunn tartan carries one of the most dramatic stories in Highland history. Descended from Viking hero Sweyn Asleifsson, Clan Gunn’s origins begin with Gunni and his wife Ragnhild, heiress to the Earls of Orkney. Their inherited lands in Caithness and Sutherland shaped a clan known for strength, loyalty, and fierce independence. With the motto Aut Pax Aut Bellum (“Either peace or war”), the Gunn identity is reflected in their crest—a hand gripping a basket-hilt sword
The Timeless Charm of the Wallace Tartan Few tartans are as instantly recognizable and deeply rooted in Scottish heritage as the Wallace tartan. Bold, proud, and unmistakably traditional, it embodies both strength and elegance - qualities that have made it...