A Scottish tartan historian is on the hunt for old blankets, kilts or pieces of fabric that are key to unlocking history. has a passion for handwoven, checkered fabrics, and he believes that pieces of ...

A piece of fabric discovered in a bog in the Scottish Highlands might be the oldest traditional tartan ever found, new research suggests. The piece of material could be up to 500 years old, according ...

A scrap of weathered fabric, discovered four decades ago in a peat bog, is the world’s oldest piece of tartan, with new analysis determining it dates to the 16th century. The textile was found in the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. New research suggests that a piece of fabric tartan found in a peat ...

It’s official - the oldest ever tartan found in Scotland is more than 400 years old. New tests on a scrap of fabric found in a Highland peat bog in the early 1980s have concluded that the iconic ...

A piece of fabric discovered in a bog in the Scottish Highlands might be the oldest traditional tartan ever found, new research suggests. The piece of material could be up to 500 years old, according ...

About 500 years ago, someone in Scotland lost track of their tartan. A scrap of the fabric reemerged in a peat bog late in the 20th century. Carbon dating pegged the plaid to about 1500-1600 C.E., ...

Textile designers and tartan experts have banded together to recreate the oldest piece of Scottish tartan for modern production, allowing fans of the famed plaid to wear a piece of history. Using ...

I arrive expecting tartans, pipes, and single malts. I discover antler candelabra, couture kilts, and bud vases hand-turned from sweet chestnut, walnut, and yew. I presume a glorious, fixed tradition ...