We talk with tartan historian, Peter MacDonald, about his career, discoveries, and the new 'Genesis of Tartan' Collection he helped the House of Edgar Tartan Mill research and produce.

Peter MacDonald is Scotland’s foremost tartan historian specializing in all aspects of Tartan. His particular interest lies in Jacobite-era patterns; tartans that predate the advent of Clan Tartans in the 19th century. Peter is also an expert on tartan weaving and dying techniques from 17th century home "cottage" production through the advent and blossoming of commercial production by the famous weaving firm Wilsons of Bannockburn. With an emphasis on hands-on research and painstaking reproduction using his own loom, Peter has helped numerous individuals as well as respected institutions like the V&A Dundee Museum to discover Scotland's unique textile heritage.

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On this episode, the guys look into the details of designing a new tartan from scratch!

Content originally aired in November 2024.

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On this episode, the guys look into softening leather kilts, Disney characters, and historical tartans!

Content originally aired in October 2024.

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Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

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On this episode, the guys look into the Culloden Tartans, and how Sporran hangers work!

Content originally aired in September 2024.

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-------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA. In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show: Kilts & Culture.

http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

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On this episode, the guys discuss the do's and don'ts of the Prince Charlie and Highland Dress!

Content originally aired in August 2024.

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-------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA. In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show: Kilts & Culture.

http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

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Jamesie Johnston is the bass drummer and driving personality behind Albannach - the popular tribal bagpipes and drums band. Jamesie grew up in Glasgow. Though he seemed headed for a solid workingman's life as an auto mechanic, fate had other ideas.

After doing some film work for various UK -based productions and the Discovery Channel, he fell into the music scene. After playing with another tribal drum crew, Jamesie and his mates founded Albannach and the rest is history.

Learn about this fascinating journey, what makes this artist tick, and how he as leveraged his success into good causes like advocating for men's mental health.

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On this episode, the guys unveil our NEW E Pluribus Unum Tartan! Content originally aired in July 2024.

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http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

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On this episode, Mac joins Rocky to discuss curious and unusual tartans! Content originally aired in June 2024.

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Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA. In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show: Kilts & Culture.

http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

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