Kilt Blogs: Kilt Fashion, History, & Buying Tartan, Utility, & Kilt Outfit

1: Royal Stewart Tartan The Royal Stewart tartan is a distinctive Scottish tartan most often associated with the royal house of Stewart. James IV introduced it as the first Stuart king to rule over Scotland. The royal family was closely associated with the use of tartans in Scotland, and this royal tartan is one of the most famous ones. Gilbert Tod designed the Royal Stewart Tartan. When the tartan was designed, James IV had to be involved in creating it as he would use it to represent the House of Stewart. It is also known as the House of Stewart Tartan and has been placed on the Army Cap Badge since 1910. The tartan is used for various occasions and is patterned after the tartan of the Scottish Highlanders. The Cootamundra Borderers Tartan was designed in 1946 by Captain John E. Anderson, who had served in the British Army for many years. He worked for Swift & Company which produced uniforms for the British Armed Forces during this period. 2: Black Watch Tartan The black wat

The Royal Stewart Tartan Kilt is a Scottish tartan worn by the Stuart family for over 200 years. The tartan was designed by Sir William Adam and was first presented to King James II in 1617. and is still worn today by The Royal Stewart Family. The tartan has a rich history; despite its age, it is one of the most famous tartans in Scotland.  How the Royal Stewart Tartans Were Created: The King of Scotland created the Royal Stewart Tartans to commemorate his victories over the English during the fourteenth century. The tartans were designed by Sir William Fraser, a Scottish goldsmith and designer of tartan patterns. The official colors were: blue, green, white and black. The colors were not chosen by the King but by Fraser himself. The royal tartan is a light-blue colors with yellow edges. The symbol of the British Army was initially designed in 1826 to represent a vulture on its wings, head downward to symbolize protection from all enemies abroad. " The Royal Stewart Tartans "