Homecoming 2009

Tartan

1. 

   The Edinburgh Old Town Weaving Company

   Howie R. Nicholsby gives us a tour of Edinburgh Old Town Weaving Company, and explains the tartan weaving process....

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   • 5 mins 36 secs
2. 

   The Evolution of the Kilt

   Howie Nicholsby at Edinburgh Old Town Weaving Company discusses the kilt's evolution through the Geoffrey (Tailor) dynasty....

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   • 7 mins 9 secs
3. 

   Official register of tartans approved by Parliament

   For the first time, Scotland's tartans are all being given formal protection. MSPs have backed plans for an official register of the designs, both old and new....

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   • 1 mins 32 secs
4. 

   Tartan register targets those dressed to kilt

   Tartan is the choice for those wanting to highlight their Scottish credentials, worn by singers, royals, 007s, Bravehearts and that bloke from Sex and the City. Now a new register is in place to...

   • 316 views
   • 1 mins 29 secs
5. 

   Kiltmakers back official tartan register

   Claims official register would help protect tartan as a Scottish trademark....

   • 66 views
   • 1 mins 49 secs
6. 

   A Short History of Tartan

   Howie Nicholsby at Edinburgh Old Town Weaving Company shares his thoughts on the evolution of tartan....

   • 142 views
   • 2 mins 58 secs
7. 

   Kiltmakers fear seal fur ban will hit business

   Kiltmakers fear a ban on the trade of seal pelts could have a devasting impact on their business. The EU want to impose a total import ban on skins obtained through the inhumane slaughter of seals....

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   • 1 mins 39 secs