Tartan Explained: in Two(ish) Minutes

Tartan has been synonymous with Scotland for centuries. From our symbolic Highland Games, bold fashion statements and traditional kilts at weddings, to ancient Highlanders donning a full tartan get up, and tartan popping up in film & TV favourites, you will have no doubt seen many tartan examples across the world.

The history and origin of tartan is an interesting and detailed one, but today it is one of the top things you think about when someone mentions Scotland. Delve into the details of Scottish tartan and discover its connections to Western China in the 3rd and 4th centuries, how tartan really took off thanks to Sir Walter Scott, and explore over 9,000 recorded tartan variations too.

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Thanks to V&A Dundee for their assistance with the video - https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee
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