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Braveheart, William Wallace, and the Kilt

Braveheart, William Wallace, and the Kilt

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Jan 10th 2020

When it comes to classic Celtic attire, the Braveheart kilt may be amongst the most distinctive of all the items of clothing! As much a character as any of the actors, this is a kilt that is instantly … read more
The Glencoe Massacre

The Glencoe Massacre

Posted by Charles MacGregor on Jan 5th 2020

The Glencoe Massacre Originally published August 2016. Written for The Celtic Croft by Charles MacGregor of MacGregor Historic Games. After William III took the throne of England, Scotland and Irela … read more

The Lost Barony of Culbin

Posted by Charles MacGregor on Dec 29th 2019

The Lost Barony of Culbin Originally published January 2016. Written for The Celtic Croft by Charles MacGregor of MacGregor Historic Games. Legend has it that in the seventeenth century Laird Alexan … read more
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