Clan tartans are perhaps the most well-known type of tartan, representing specific Scottish families or clans. Each clan has its own unique pattern, often with historical significance. MacLeod Tartan ...

A new exhibition attempts to unravel the complicated legacy of the iconic checked cloth worn by rebels and royals alike. In this archival photo, a woman decorates tartan “bonnets.” Known as plaid in ...

Plaid feels right for this fall, when the wooly weave of Scottish tartans is likely to show up on store shelves. It appeared in the fall runway collections of designers like Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, ...

Tartan is one of the most recognizable and iconic patterns in the world, deeply rooted in Scottish heritage. Originally associated with Scottish clans, tartan has evolved into a global symbol of ...