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is there a mcdowell tartan??? getting married and cant find my tartan please help
on 2010-05-10 07:56 (UTC)
0mcdowell tartan any help or info please!!!!!!
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How do I find out about the history of my bigpipes
on 2010-04-23 20:17 (UTC)
I purchased my pipes in Edinburgh in 1983. They are enscribed R.G Hardie of Glasgow. My pipes are adorned with silver and ivory accenting the African Blackwood pipes. I would…
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I am looking for any information on the clan of Forbes
on 2009-12-03 17:26 (UTC)
forbes
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Irish Tartan
on 2009-11-30 14:39 (UTC)
Hello All: I’m new to this site. I’m Irish/American and proud of my Irish and Celtic heritage. Needless to say, I’ve become enamored with the kilt (thank you Scotland). It…
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So where can I find the best deep fried mars-bar?
on 2009-11-15 14:31 (UTC)
I saw this on the front page of this site, but I don’t see the question. So I’ll ask it :-)
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Why did The Gathering really loose so much money?
on 2009-11-15 14:01 (UTC)
Like many I’ve been following the growing fiasco of the The Gathering over the past few weeks, and there was a remarkable duo of hatchet-job articles in the press this…
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MacLellan Tartan is so Pricey
on 2009-11-14 23:59 (UTC)
I wonder if we got enough people together to purchase a larger amount we could get a better price?
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Regimental weight tartan; making the join
on 2009-11-11 17:24 (UTC)
I just purchased 7 meters of 19oz/yd Black Watch. I had planned to make an 8yd traditional from 4 yrds of it and an arasaid (sic) for the Lady as…
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primary colours of Tartan
on 2009-11-02 15:39 (UTC)
I do fused Glass art as a hobby ,and will be soon turning it into a cottage type business . I wouls like to make plates,dishes, etc etc in tartan…
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Where is the best place in New York to Celebrate St Andrew's Day?
on 2009-10-27 12:10 (UTC)
I am going to New York on Friday 28th and I am taking my kilt.
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Best place to buy Haggis online?
on 2009-10-21 09:40 (UTC)
Looking for recommendations for the best place to order Haggis online. Both for delivery to myself (in the south of England) and my sister in the USA.
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Are there 'ancient' and 'weathered' versions of the MacLeod 'Snuffbox' tartan?
on 2009-10-20 10:09 (UTC)
Request information on MacLeod Tartan
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Irish Tyrone tartan/kilt
on 2009-10-19 13:05 (UTC)
My family originally comes from Tyrone in Ulster, Northern Ireland. I realize there is some controversy regarding the origins of the Kilt, but that aside; I have decided to get…
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Is there any way to change the 'avatar' associated with my account?
on 2009-10-16 20:03 (UTC)
I am accustomed to being able to use a (suitable) image or photo for my 'avatar' on most sites. Is that functionality not available on the TartanWeb community?
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Should brogue laces be tied off at the front of the leg or the side
on 2009-09-22 23:34 (UTC)
Some bands prefer to tie off their laces at the front of the leg, some prefer the side, is there a correct standard
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Why are ghillie brogues called ghillie brogues?
on 2009-09-12 18:41 (UTC)
I’ve been curious about this for some time. Just why are Ghillie Brogues called Ghillie Brogues, after all a Ghillie Suit is something quite different!
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what is happening with the EU decision on seal skin sporrans will it stop them being made
on 2009-09-11 11:25 (UTC)
Seal Skin Sporrans
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What tartan is a member of the Primrose family entitled to wear?
on 2009-09-10 23:35 (UTC)
What tartan (if any) is a member of the Primrose family entitled to wear?
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Does anyone know where I can buy a bespoke shooting jacket?
on 2009-09-10 13:25 (UTC)
I’ve been looking to buy a traditional styled tweed shooting jacket, can anyone suggest a reputable manufacturer in the UK?
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Identifying a Hardies pipe
on 2009-09-10 11:30 (UTC)
I “inherited” a small bagpipe, it’s about half the size of a “regular” pipe, and was told it is a Hardies pipe and that it once had brass reeds. Does…