A scrap of weathered fabric, discovered four decades ago in a peat bog, is the world’s oldest piece of tartan, with new analysis determining it dates to the 16th century. The textile was found in the ...

Discovered in a bog in Glen Affric, the tartan is now on view at V&A Dundee. Alan Richardson Pix-AR New research suggests a piece of fabric found in the Scottish Highlands in the early 1980s is the ...

From The Traitors to high fashion, tartan is making a comeback as designers turn to the Scottish heritage style.

Textile designers and tartan experts have banded together to recreate the oldest piece of Scottish tartan for modern production, allowing fans of the famed plaid to wear a piece of history. Using ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. New research suggests that a piece of fabric tartan found in a ...

After laying submerged in a peat bog for more than 500 years, the world’s oldest true tartan has been recreated and made available for consumers. The Glen Affric tartan, which takes its name from the ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A familial identifier. A symbol of royalty. An expression of punk culture. A popular holiday motif. Over the years, tartan has ...