British Culture

Are you of Scottish ancestry, but have no clue how to celebrate it? There are many opportunities for you to show your Scottish pride all year round. Read on to learn where and how you can yell...

A kilt is a knee-length, pleated garment made of tartan (or plaid, as it's known in the United States) wool. Kilts are traditionally associated with Scotland, although recently they've become...

The kilt, a garment which is said to have originated in Scotland, Ireland, and even England at various times in history, is a piece of clothing that has gathered legend around it. However, if one...

The tartan has long been associated with the ruggedness and romance of the Scottish highlands. With its woven, symmetrical patterns of colors, the tartan is one of the most recognizable fabrics in...

Highland dress, or traditional Scottish attire, features two types of tongue-free shoes, referred to as brogues. Buckle brogues, which resemble modern Mary Jane-style shoes, are considered to be...

The sgian dubh, or skeen du, is a curious bit of Scottish heritage that can sometimes be seen in the kit of a kilt-clad Scotsman or Scots-American. The knife has old, but certainly not antique...

While the existence of Scottish clans can be traced to ancient history, clan tartans are relatively modern. Identification of clan tartans began in the late 18th century and was finally formalized...

The Hawick Reivers festival is a celebration of the fiery and steely passion of the Scots and has its roots in the border fighting between the Scots and the English in the 16th century. Using...