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What Do Kilt Colors Mean?

What Do Kilt Colors Mean?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Jul 23rd 2021

If you're fascinated by the beautiful kilts of Scotland, you're not alone. You can find tartan patterns throughout the world, but kilts are perhaps the best-known example of how a relatively simple pa … read more
Are Bagpipes Irish?

Are Bagpipes Irish?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Jun 25th 2021

We are all so used to thinking of bagpipes as Scottish – about as quintessentially Scottish as haggis. So the thought that these most iconic of Scottish objects have a different genesis seems im … read more
Where is Lochaber located in Scotland?

Where is Lochaber located in Scotland?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Jun 17th 2021

Lochaber, Scotland, is the getaway of a lifetime.  The small area of Scotland has only one town but compensates for this in wildlife, adventure, and hospitality. As with most places in the Celti … read more
The History of the Handfasting Ribbon

The History of the Handfasting Ribbon

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Jun 17th 2021

Brianna and Roger, Fergus and Marsali. What do these Outlander couples have in common? Fans of the series will remember both Outlander couples handfasted before their weddings in a unity ritual.  … read more
What is a Shillelagh and Irish Stick Fighting?

What is a Shillelagh and Irish Stick Fighting?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on May 29th 2021

I’ll refrain from telling my off-colored joke about what’s under a kilt and a Shillelagh. What in the world is a Shillelagh? It’s an Irish fighting stick. Shillelagh comes from the … read more