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With the Johnnie Walker visitor attraction having recently opened its doors on Edinburgh’s Princes Street, we wanted to use this month’s blog to touch upon the history of Scotland’s most notable tipple, whisky. The earliest documented record of whisky distillation in Scotland can be traced back to 1494 in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, where…

The beautiful, rugged natural environment of Scotland has been a never-ending source of inspiration for clothing designers for centuries. From the vibrant explosions of colour in Autumn, to the deep monochromatic skies of Winter, Scottish surroundings beckon creativity and innovation with every change of the season. Every tartan tells its own story, and it’s human…

After the dark times of the 1746 Dress Act that saw the wearing of Tartan, Kilts, and Highland wear outlawed in Scotland, the 1800’s and beyond saw a reversal of fortunes for the Kilt. Eventually the restrictions on Highland wear were removed, and Highland Societies were setup with the aim of promoting the wearing of…