Tartantown Blog

Choosing a Bagpipe

There is so much choice in the marketplace these days that selecting your bagpipe can be a daunting task. Whether a beginner buying your first set ...

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Moisture, Bagpipes, and the Flux Blowpipe

Bagpipes want to go out of tune continually and usually succeed! Anything to make the overall sound more pleasant and dependable is a good thing in...

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Should You Rent or Buy Your Scottish Kilt?

Need a traditional highland dress for a special occasion? Wondering whether you should buy or rent one? You may want to ponder through a few consid...

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Learn How To Play Bagpipes

Learning Bagpipes So you've decided you would like to learn how to play the bagpipes. Learning the bagpipe is a challenge and like every instrument...

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How a kilt is made

There is a lot of curiosity surrounding kilts - the traditional garment used by the Scottish usually with a tartan pattern. Although the origins of...

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5 Yard vs 8 Yard Kilts

We have been supplying custom kilts for decades and one of the first questions we are often asked is what is the difference between a 5 yard kilt a...

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What to Wear to a Scottish Wedding

It’s just as likely for the kilt-clad men to steal the show at a Scottish wedding as the women in attendance. Whether you’re a guest, the best man ...

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The Whimsical Story Of Mrs. Bessie Murray And The Accidental Birth Of The Nova Scotia

In Canada, there are almost 5 million people who claim full or partial Scottish ancestry - around 15% of all Canadians. Considering Canada's strong...

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The History of Highland Dance

Highland dance has a rich history that has been spread across the world as Scottish people immigrated around the globe. There is nothing that bette...

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Blackwood Flowing

Since the beginning of 2017, there has been concern over the restrictions placed on Melanoxylon Dalbergia (African ). Blackwood has been added to t...

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