There are many topics one can breach in their travels. When you go to Scotland, one of them surely would be the Scotland’s National Dress. There are quite a few places you can visit connected to it – from sheep husbandry to hundred years old tailor shops. Here you can find a few of the kilt-associated attractions you might be interested in.
Posts with tags: Kilt
Kilt Associated Attractions to See in Scotland
25.02.2011, Author: highlander
How Wearing A Kilt Can Improve Your Social Life
19.02.2011, Author: highlanderThe knee-length kilt is usually worn during important social events. Even though the kilt is considered more of a special occasion garment, there are some men who wear them almost everyday. These men have probably had to deal with extra attention which isn’t a bad thing if you want to improve your social life.
Kilts Attract Attention
If all men around you are wearing long pants, you and your kilt are going to attract plenty of attention. No bagpipe will be necessary. People will naturally check you out and probably ask you questions about your kilt. You can then tell them about the history of the kilt and the wonderful legacy of the Scottish people. Czytaj całość »
Creation of the Kilt
2.11.2010, Author: highlanderThe history of the kilt is a thing tangled in myth, legend, pride and misconceptions. The kilt, the pride of the Scottish since the 1600′s, is also claimed to have originated in Ireland. And the man who claims credit for the creation of the kilt? A British man, Thomas Rawlinson, who lived near Inverness.
Thomas Rawlinson – kilt creator?
Did he create the kilt? Some Brits certainly claim he did. The reason? The average Scotsman was too poor to afford a pair of pants. The British then because outraged because the kilt caught on and gave the Scottish something unique when they were trying to force them to be like themselves. Though this account is interesting, it’s not entirely accurate. Czytaj całość »
Scottish Commercials You Can’t Miss
16.10.2010, Author: highlanderEarlier we had something about Scottish movies here, now it’s time for most interesting Scottish commercials. Scottish advertising is funny, original and creative. Authors based on characteristic associations with this country – so in commercials below we mostly see kilts, beer, whisky, Scottish landscapes. Sometimes we hear also an original Scottish accent 
So let’s watch it!
Scottish Gifts for Everyone
21.09.2010, Author: highlander
Want to bring your loved ones something special from Scotland? Here are some suggestions of what you can buy.
T-shirts are always unique gift – if you don’t know the specific tastes of the person you’re buying the souvenir for, it might be the best choice, along with things like baseball caps.
Sporrans are small satchels carried in front of the kilt. The high quality ones can be a nice remind of the beautiful culture.
Kilts – the most traditional Scottish wear adorned with the famous tartan pattern is one of the most obvious gifts from the beautiful 
country.
Kilts come in many colours and lengths, also prices vary from a couple of dozens to even a couple of thousands of pounds. Here, an example of a nice, classic kilt and an option for ladies.
Small gadgets like mugs, funny egg cups or a Lone Piper figurine are always nice and do not cost much. There is a wide variety of these kind of small gifts available and they are always fun to have. Czytaj całość »