Anybody who has attended a Scottish Highland Games has likely found what they were expecting: bagpipes, kilts, tartans, and highland dance. However, they might have also stumbled on a uniquely Scottish tradition which is the Caber toss. It looks like the mix between a contest of strength and an attempt to hurriedly construct a home.…
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Celtic culture blog bosts help decode rich Celtic traditions such as the wearing of the kilt, Scottish highland games, Robert Burns Dinners, and the playing of the bagpipes. We also tackle less historical questions like how accurate is Braveheart and why do men look so good in kilts.
Buy your Clan’s Historical Home: Scottish Castles for Sale
These last few months of social distancing have meant more time spent at home than ever. For many people, this extra time at home has led to a realization that they would like more space. If you are looking for a bigger home on a large plot of land, maybe buying a Scottish Castle for…
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Face cover or mask? Go tartan, wear your heritage!
Today I walked into a long line at the post office wearing my American-made royal blue (very similar to my clan tartan, McBeth) tartan pleated double-layered washable 100% cotton face cover/mask.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Without the Crowds
While not the worst effect of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), St. Patrick’s Day festivals all over the world have been canceled. Major parades in Dublin, New York, and Boston as well as smaller parades throughout the world have been cancelled. Most countries have also discouraged large gatherings and crowds which will surely dampen celebrations in…
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What is Worn Under a Kilt? Here’s The Truth
Whenever you see a kilted man, what are your first thoughts? The majority of people that have never seen a kilt probably think that a man in a skirt is odd. It may seem especially strange if a man wears a kilt for everyday activities like grocery shopping. (To kilt enthusiasts who wear kilts frequently…
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Want to hire a Bagpiper? Here’s What To Expect
As a group of professional bagpipers with over 60+ years of combined experience, we give you the details on what to expect when looking to hire a bagpiper.
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Best DNA Kit to Find Your Heritage: Ancestry vs 23andMe
The best DNA kit for exploring your heritage is AncestryDNA while 23andMe is best at providing insight into your physical health and traits. If you’re unsure about how DNA kits work, if they’re reliable, and how safe your information is, read below. If you find yourself wanting to learn even more check out the book…
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A Bagpiper’s Amazing Grace: How to Judge the Bagpipes
Amazing Grace is an easy song to play on the bagpipes, but it is also easy to play poorly. Read this post to learn how to tell if a bagpiper is good.
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Which Tartan Should I Wear?
With over 2,000 tartans choosing the “right” tartan for you can be quite a difficult task. Short answer–wear whatever tartan strikes your fancy. Read this post for the long answer with all the fun tartan facts you never knew you needed to know.
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