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Tartan? Plaid? What's the Difference?

Tartan? Plaid? What's the Difference?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Oct 16th 2020

One Tartan Two Tartan Red Tartan Blue Tartan Tartan, plaid, checked—is there much of a difference? Yes, but it has its nuance. All tartans are plaids, but not all plaids are tartans. Does th … read more
The Scottish Origins of Golf

The Scottish Origins of Golf

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Oct 2nd 2020

Did you know that the first recorded history of golf is the mention of it banned? According to Scottish Golf History, King James II banned "ye golf" because he thought it took away from archery practi … read more
20th Century Military Kilts

20th Century Military Kilts

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Sep 25th 2020

No matter where in the world you are from, there are a few things synonymous with Scotland. When picturing the land of the brave, certain elements will always spring to mind: tartan, clan symbols, and … read more
Scottish Heritage: All About Clan Campbell

Scottish Heritage: All About Clan Campbell

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Aug 7th 2020

What is your Scottish clan? Have you always known the answer, or did you recently complete a home DNA kit and discover Scottish ancestry? However you came to know about your Caledonian roots, the Cel … read more
Scottish Heritage: All About Clan Fraser

Scottish Heritage: All About Clan Fraser

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Jul 28th 2020

These days, people love discovering their family history. Spend an evening watching TV,  and you will see at least one advertisement for a DNA testing  kit. Not to mention, just about every … read more