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Famous Scottish Fashion Designers and Awards

17.03.2010, Author: highlander

Caledonistas rocked the world of fashion in 2009 at Sterling Castle, Scotland with the ‘Catwalk Caledonia’. The fourth annual Scottish Fashion Awards presented a cortege of designs from Louise Gray, Holly Fulton, Graeme Black, Pringle of Scotland, Jonathan Saunders, Henry Holland, Graeme Armour, Laura Lees, Pam Hogg and many others.

[photo by: EraPhernalia Vintage]

Scottish Fashion Awards Hall of Fame inductee was Pam Hogg, a young Scottish lass with a very unique flair for punk couture design. Pam Hogg attended Fine Art and Printed Textiles at Glasgow School of Art then the Royal College of Art in London where she obtained her MA. First shown as part of the Hyper Hyper collective from 1985-89, her collection is now the Hogg-Couture and consists of her trademark catsuits and colourful skintight dresses. Czytaj całość »

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26 Kilts and Tartan Unusual Use/Capture

9.03.2010, Author: highlander

Tartan and kilts are defenitely not boring. Just check this out.

Up Your Kilt

Up_Yer_Kilt

[photo by: robynejay]

Kilted Beer

Kilted_Bottle

[photo by: Meggrs]

TartanFlies

Tartan_Butterflies

[photo by: e.mel87]

Kilted Plain

Tartan_Airplane

[photo by Bob the courier]

Lego Highland Dancers

Lego_Highland_Dancers

[photo by: Rob Young] Czytaj całość »

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The Classic Styling of Tweed in Fashion

1.03.2010, Author: highlander

When choosing pieces to add to your wardrobe, the classic stylings of tweed can add to your collection in a way that will last for many years. Tweed has been used in fashion for decades, but it is interesting to note that its origins are actually very humble.

[photo by: Adam UXB Smith]

Tweed jackets and clothing was worn originally by folks who lived in the countryside and was well suited for jackets to keep the wearer toasty warm in the bleakest of conditions. Czytaj całość »

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Go Scotland Tours: West Scotland Highlands And Islands

18.02.2010, Author: highlander

In the heartland of Scotland, Argyll and Bute is one of 32 council areas divided in 1996. Included are such areas as Oban, the Inner Hebrides, Inveraray, Lochgilphead, Tarbert, Islay and Jura. The 2nd biggest council area in size in Scotland yet the 22nd in Population. With over 3000 miles in coastline including the islands this is a vast region with grand nature and rural life.

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Most Famous Customs in Scotland

18.01.2010, Author: highlander
Firework Display - Hogmanay Street Party
Image by foxypar4 via Flickr

The Scots are a proud people with a rich heritage steeped in culture, custom and tradition. And many of the Scottish traditions have been carried on for centuries in Celtic cultures and by immigrants around the world.

Robert Burns
The Burns Night Supper is a dinner event commemorating Robert Burns, celebrated on the poet’s birthday on January 25. Friends and family will assemble for a traditional haggis meal, accompanied by a reading of his poems and speeches, followed by a group sing-a-long to the Robert Burns’ songs. Czytaj całość »

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