A scrap of weathered fabric, discovered four decades ago in a peat bog, is the world’s oldest piece of tartan, with new analysis determining it dates to the 16th century. The textile was found in the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. New research suggests that a piece of fabric tartan found in a peat ...

Textile designers and tartan experts have banded together to recreate the oldest piece of Scottish tartan for modern production, allowing fans of the famed plaid to wear a piece of history. Using ...

After laying submerged in a peat bog for more than 500 years, the world’s oldest true tartan has been recreated and made available for consumers. The Glen Affric tartan, which takes its name from the ...

Tartan is one of the most recognisable and iconic patterns in the world, deeply rooted in Scottish heritage. Originally associated with Scottish clans, tartan has evolved into a global symbol of ...

A scrap of plaid textile dating back more than 500 years is Scotland's oldest tartan, scientists have revealed Discovered in a peat bog in Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands, the faded fabric ...