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Why Was the Kilt Banned?

Why Was the Kilt Banned?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Dec 27th 2019

The kilt is a Scottish icon. Ask a random person on the street what image comes to mind when they hear the word “Scotland.” Go ahead; we’ll wait. What did the random person say when … read more
What is the History of the Kilt?

What is the History of the Kilt?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Dec 23rd 2019

We are all familiar with the article of clothing known as the kilt. What we are probably less familiar with, on the other hand, is the origin and history of the kilt. Part of the reason for this is no … read more
Wren Day Traditions

Wren Day Traditions

Posted by Charles MacGregor on Dec 22nd 2019

Wren Day Originally Published December 2015. Written for The Celtic Croft by Charles MacGregor of MacGregor Historic Games. The wren, the wren, the king of all birds, On St. Stephen's Day was caugh … read more
Celtic History In the News — November 2019

Celtic History In the News — November 2019

Posted by Charles MacGregor on Dec 20th 2019

Written for The Celtic Croft by Charles MacGregor of MacGregor Historic Games. Celtic History and Archaeology In the News Pictish carved beasts 'unlike anything found before A 1,200-year-old standin … read more
Celtic History In the News — December 2019

Celtic History In the News — December 2019

Posted by Charles MacGregor on Dec 15th 2019

Written for The Celtic Croft by Charles MacGregor of MacGregor Historic Games. Recent News in Celtic Archaeology and History Rare spindle whorl discovered in Pictish excavation in PerthshireArchaeolog … read more