The REAL history of tartan

[@Sh4peofmyheart]

Ah, Robert, thank you for this further look at the history of the tartan. I'm much relieved to know that I haven't been deceived (as I suspected after your last video on the subject). All jokes aside, I enjoy your videos so much. It brings a smile to my face, every time I get the notif that you have posted. From the bottom of my wee, black heart, thank you for sharing your culture and history with us.

[@systemuser8701]

Inside my family I'm a Bell and a MacIntyre... even the Flynns and Cannons have Tartans! This is a very good, VERY interesting episode !!!

[@kimberlypatton205]

I’m 64 and I had a beloved tartan kilt/skirt as a young girl… I adored it! Complete with pleats and a large gold “safety pin “ to keep the flap down! I always thought they evolved as a sort of warm “wear -everywhere”all purpose squarish woolen garment . And one that eventually morphed into the kilt form. As it was a great all purpose easily woven item. So the one King Charles often wears is his family plaid? As always.. great packed with info episode! Enjoyed the “live”show the other day!

[@jodifinnegan4453]

I had a tartan kilt/skirt too that I remember wearing to school at least once a week! I loved the big safety pin. I haven't thought of that skirt for many years. Thanks for bringing back that memory!!

[@sabbys7750]

Seriously... If my history teacher was as interesting as you ..i would've loved history... As it was...i hated history!! Lol Thank you for sharing your history!! Love hearing about it!!

[@jared1870]

Whoa! How did a catch Scotland Unplugged freshly uploaded?

[@shirleylaboy603]

That's a lot of tartans, and many colors all of which were specific to the family that wore them. That's amazing. Thank you Robert. 🙂❤️

[@patriciamccormack7626Teashee]

Absolutely fascinating Robert 👍 Thank you because you have just answered a lot of questions as to why and how they named the tartans🤔 When my son became a Piper he had so many tartans to choose from regarding family names 🤔 so he picked his great Granny's maiden name Johnson, when I ask why he said he liked it's colours 😂 👍 Have a lovely weekend Robert ❤️

[@robertamity3563]

👍😎🇺🇸 ! I like the pretty patterns ! Red and Black are my favorite !

[@nataliegraham9552]

Love learning more about tartan history! Thank you! And those glimpses of literally all things tartan in the museum clips is - sometimes - eye-watering! 😆 Your channel is awesome, Robert, and I look forward to your posts.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thanks, Natalie! 🙂

[@ramonadixon1291]

Thank you so much for the wonderful story, history and scenery as always. Your channel is such a delight to watch.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you!

[@cheryl4811]

Thank you Robert. Loved hearing about the tartans. Bannockburn is lovely!

[@kathleendolan2062]

Thank you once again ❤️✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@herstoryswitness]

Thanks for the update! My family didn't know about our family tartans when I was young but seeing Stewart "plaid skirts" was common in school (girls only of course). My father had a very negative opinion of the Black Watch and and that tartan, and considered them traitors. He said that of course the English crown wanted Scotsmen fighting for them, they were far better fighters than the English 😅

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

Thanks, Robert, for the great story about tartans. (I always thought tartans and plaids were different things.)

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

I am glad to see the river is running clear and not full of dyes like it was back then.

[@matthewporter1107]

Great job,that is a wealth of information that sheds a light on the tartan subject. Even though in Scotland the kilt is not used for every day dress, the idea of a family tartan and the wearing of a kilt is forever associated with Scotland and separates the culture that is very much appreciated. As an American who's family who hails from Scotland (Lindsey). I recognize the individualism of the culture of Scotland, even though it isn't independent of England, it stands alone in the hearts of us that are Scottish. Thank you for a great video.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you!

[@suellenspencer-eb2nv]

Thank you for the interesting history. Always enjoy listening to the stories you tell.❤❤❤😊

[@helpinyerdasellavon]

Tartans are all beautiful. Loved to know more about this. Thank you, Robert.

[@whiskeyvictor5703]

The placid vistas of bonnie auld Scotland are my ASMR. 😄

[@sharonm3677]

Wonderful video. Love tartans, kilts and bagpipes! ❤❤

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Always a pleasure to see a new video from you--entertaing and instructive. Thanks!

[@salchipapa5843]

Another banger of a video. Thanks!

[@giannabarrow7764]

Thank you for this history. I bought a yard of the “Graham” tartan at the mill outside Edinburgh castle in 2011 as that was all I could afford! I still haven’t made it up but it’s a prized possession. By the way, I am descended from the Grahams but…..probably the notorious Richie Graham not the heroic Grahams. Figures. I like to think we have evolved from reivers, kidnappers, murderers, and counterfeiters…….to common folk!

[@MsCookiemonster0]

I came across your brothers channel a few days ago and he mentioned your channel. I am from New Zealand and have Scottish history and our name has a tartan. This was fascinating, thank you. Subscribed.

[@maryhb1954]

Love your videos! Always another amazing topic of interest. Thanks!

[@Annie6460]

Wow! You’ll have to show us the pieces and corresponding names to the full dress Robert. ❤️🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stephenoran2019]

Very cool! I loved the tartan sheep! It is so fun to find out how much of "history" is influenced by the "media" of the day (for lack of a better term). I guess there have always been influencers - they just weren't branded as such! Thanks for this!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thanks Stephen! 🙂

[@jodifinnegan4453]

My new favorite video....until the next one 👍🏼

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂

[@petem7118]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain, it was very interesting as I find all of your videos…. Really makes much more sense… Thank You 🙏

[@monicab204]

Love the history. ❤

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Another great video Bob. Well done.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Cheers Jimbo

[@Pamela_Gram]

Great information on tartans. Coming over here from your brother's channel "The Hoof GP". Really enjoy your channel so full of information.

[@EmmaMorgan09]

Thank you Craig for mentioning Bob’s channel… I’ve subscribed. It’s fantastic! You’re both so talented x

[@eileenbass952]

Hello Robert, I am a Liverpool kilt wearer my Tartan is Forever Scotland.

[@davidcreager1945]

Extremely interesting video , Robert !! I always learn something new !!!! By the way have you ever encountered a wild Haggis , in your travels ? Also if you haven't done a video on the Hamish Macbeth books and tv show , would you consider doing one ???? Have a great day and stay safe ! 🇺🇸. / 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@shalacarter6658]

Oh, yes please! I love Hamish Macbeth!

[@mschoy1597]

Tartans are cool. They look nice! 🤗🤩🥰😄😄Completely off topic but it seems to me that men in the past could wear tartan, kilts, robes but now men are expected to wear pants. Women, of the past, must wear robes, skirts (long), etc. But now, women can wear trousers! How and why did the switch occur?

[@waynekerrgoodstyle]

Good question, I think it had something to do with the 1st & 2nd world wars and then fashion.

[@cindyrissal3628]

I just love your posts! I learn so much. I'm a bit disappointed, tho...I was under the impression that the history of clan tartans went back hundreds of years. I always wanted a tartan, but I'd have to steal one...I don't think I have any Scottish blood...😢

[@shalacarter6658]

There are all sorts of new tartans put out in America.

[@OcamRzr]

Excellent follow up Robert to your previous video on those scheming Stuarts but alas not enough gore, (even though you did get in a reference to a "Savage Scot" so at least there is that). 😂

[@scotlandunplugged]

I like to mix it up with the odd non gory video 😂

[@Tyrannocaster]

The French word "sauvage" really should be "wild" in English. That's its origin. In English, savage and wild are two different things, the latter considerably less pejorative than the former.

[@shalacarter6658]

Hi Robert! I enjoyed the livestream. Thanks for this fun video. These days you can find tartans based on baskets of fruit, I swear! :) Tried to find my family tartan, but my Grandfather's last name, McConkey, is mixed in with about ten other spellings. Blessings!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you 🙂

[@shalacarter6658]

@@scotlandunplugged You're welcome.

[@Emma-Jayne]

I LOVE TARTAN!!!! This was a brilliant video as always Robert. It’s such cool information to look at when visiting too. Any chance you can tell us the history behind Gretna Green? I would love to know the whole thing ❤

[@scotlandunplugged]

Ah, yeah. Good point!

[@joanne85201]

Very interesting, thank you.

[@philthycat1408]

My ancestors being “cauld rife” invented the Fireside Tartan.

[@vharrald]

I would love to find out more about the tartans... But I'm not sure I can truly trust the heraldology that is online.. which is the one that is most accurate? Keep up the great work.. I love the yarns and tales of old Scottish life

[@scotlandunplugged]

I’d say if a clan accepted the tartan, then it’s official. They’re creating new tartans all the time. Tempted to go and create one myself 😂

[@SaucyWench88]

Is that the Chisholm tartan in the battle painting?

[@bethotoole6569]

You might be amazed by how many men own kilts in the US! Go to any Ren Faire on Highland weekend and oh my the kilts you will see.. and every man there swears it's his family tartan. My Irish/Italian husband owns a kilt. Why?? Why not... Loving the history.. but no death or religion in this video.. you're slipping! 👍👍😎

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂

[@saraross8396]

With this fascination for all things plaid, do the Scottish eat their fish with tartan sauce? (Sorry, I couldn't help myself.)

[@scotlandunplugged]

No tartan sauce, but apprentices tended to get sent out for tartan paint in the past 🙂

[@kathleenmuller306]

Robert, did the popularity of wool tartan spark the growth of the sheep population or was wool already easily had? K.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Not sure to be honest, but one of the things the highland societies met up an talked about were what they called “improvements” ie clearing the land for sheep, so there’s a definite crossover.

[@sarahhunter1114]

I have a random connection with this...possibly (I'm American, so no Scottish roots for at least 300 years) I took a bunch of magic mushrooms and found myself in 18th century Scotland. It was a past life (whatever that is. I'm still not sure how it all works or even if it's real.) My last name was McDonall and I was from Glengarry (6:37). We were poor though, and I didn't see a bunch of tartans, like in the movies, so I asked where they were. The answer I got was, they were expensive to make so not everyone had them. What a fun confirmation of a bonkers experience I had. Also, does the British Royal family have an official tartan? Or do they just steal someone else's?

[@spudbeans22]

you’re like a young william wallace

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂

[@slydermartin6008]

Wilsons of Bannochburn is still famous for their Palettes of Color of their Plaids. There is a company in Pennsylvania, US, USA Kilts that makes top notch kilts. They designed a Plaid based on the Glen Affric cloth and The House of Edgar wove it. It's very cool. All of the kilts that this Company creates are made from the products of the remaining Scottish Mills kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHTHqIiDg7Klfbc Starting at 4:15. Always enjoy your videos Robert.

[@shalacarter6658]

Thanks! I was trying to remember the name of the company a few days ago.