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The Stone of Destiny, also known as the Stone of Scone, is a symbol of Scottish national identity and royal tradition. The ancient stone is believed to have been used as a coronation seat for Scottish kings for centuries. The Stone of Destiny has been the subject of much debate and controversy over the years, particularly regarding its ownership and where it should be located.


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Each tartan can have multiple variations, the most common of which are Ancient, Modern, Weathered, Hunting and Dress

About tartan variations

  • Ancient
  • Modern
  • Weathered
  • Hunting
  • One thing to remember if you are ordering your tartan to match an existing kilt or accessory is that although the sett and colours are the same, there can be a slight difference in colour from one mill to the next. This is purely down to yarn dying so if

Ancient Tartan

Avant 1860, les tissus étaient colorés à l'aide de teintures animales et végétales. Cela permettait d'obtenir les couleurs plus douces typiques des tartans anciens (Ancient), des verts moussus et des bleus ciel, un rouge plus orangé et certains diraient que cela mettait en valeur le motif de manière beaucoup plus efficace, car les contrastes étaient beaucoup plus marqués que dans les tartans modernes (Modern). Le motif reste le même dans toutes les variations d'un même tartan, seules les nuances ou les tons varient.

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Après 1860, les teintures chimiques ont remplacé les teintures naturelles animales et végétales et les tartans modernes (Modern) sont nés avec leurs couleurs plus fortes et plus audacieuses. Les verts et bleus doux deviennent vert bouteille et bleu marine, les rouges sont écarlates.

Modern Tartan

Après 1860, les teintures chimiques ont remplacé les teintures naturelles animales et végétales et les tartans modernes sont nés avec leurs couleurs plus fortes et plus audacieuses. Les verts et bleus doux deviennent vert bouteille et bleu marine, les rouges sont écarlates.

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Les tartans modernes (Modern) sont souvent des combinaisons plus subtiles, comme le classique Black Watch Modern.

Weathered Tartan

Avant 1860, les tissus étaient colorés à l'aide de teintures animales et végétales. Cela donnait des couleurs plus douces et plus terreuses, typiques des tartans « Weathered », qui rappellent des couleurs plus audacieuses soumises au vent, à la pluie et au soleil, produisant de magnifiques tons délavés, des verts olive et des bruns, et des bleus très clairs avec des rouges qui sont plus roses que rouges.

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Certaines usines appellent les tartans altérés par les intempéries « Muted ».

Hunting Tartan

Les tartans de chasse (Hunting tartans) sont les tartans de camouflage et certains clans n'ont pas ces variations parce qu'ils sont déjà à dominante verte ou brune et n'ont pas besoin d'être modifiés pour se fondre dans les couleurs de la nature. Les tartans Black Watch ou Gunn en sont des exemples, tandis qu'un tartan comme le Fraser est à dominante rouge et n'offrirait pas une grande couverture aux hommes qui partent à la chasse.

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Si vous commandez un tartan assorti à un kilt ou à un accessoire existant, n'oubliez pas que, bien que le décor et les couleurs soient identiques, il peut y avoir une légère différence de couleur d'une usine à l'autre. Si vous avez besoin d'une correspondance exacte, nous vous conseillons de commander un échantillon pour vérifier.

One thing to remember if you are ordering your tartan to match an existing kilt or accessory is that although the sett and colours are the same, there can be a slight difference in colour from one mill to the next. This is purely down to yarn dying so if Tartan

Les tartans d'apparat (Dress Tartans) ont été conçus, comme leur nom l'indique, pour les célébrations et les danses des Highlands. Le motif du tartan reste le même, mais la couleur principale est remplacée par du blanc, ou du blanc supplémentaire est ajouté au motif pour lui donner un aspect plus brillant et plus « fantaisiste ». Les Écossais aiment contourner les règles et utilisent parfois du jaune au lieu du fil blanc. C'est de là que viennent les MacLeod Dress Modern et Barclay Dress Modern, qui sont plutôt extravagantes.

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Si vous commandez un tartan assorti à un kilt ou à un accessoire existant, n'oubliez pas que, bien que le décor et les couleurs soient identiques, il peut y avoir une légère différence de couleur d'une usine à l'autre. Si vous souhaitez une correspondance exacte, nous vous conseillons de commander un tartan de la même couleur que celui de votre kilt.

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From the start

Stone of Destiny Tartan History

Stone of Destiny Coronation Throne

Origins

The earliest origins of the Stone of Destiny are unclear. According to a chronicle in the 15th century, the stone was first brought to Scotland by Fergus, son of Erc and used for his coronation in Argyll at the beginning of the 6th century. There is a suggestion the stone may have had an association with the stone used for the coronation of the High Kings of Ireland.

 

Going back further still, it's been suggested the stone is the Stone of Jacob, taken by Jacob from Bethel and described in the story in Genesis 28. It made its way to Ireland via Jeremiah, the prophet. Adding a dose of reality to the rumours and counter rumours, geologists have examined the stone and found it to be sandstone of a type quarried in the immediate vicinity of Scone, the location from which Edward 1's armies took it as spoils of war.

 

Wherever it came from, in 1296 the Stone was moved to Westminster Abbey, to be used in the coronation of Kings of England and of the United Kingdom following the Treaty of Union in 1707. Earliest coronations in Scotland involved the monarch sitting on the stone, however Edward I had grander ideas, building a chair around the stone. Originally the stone formed the seat base, but eventually a wooden seat base was added, it's thought at some point in the 17th Century. The chair has been used by monarchs in coronation ceremonies ever since.

 

Rumour suggests the Stone taken by Edward I's armies was not the original Stone of Destiny, and the stone found in Arbroath was not the same stone stolen from Westminster Abbey.

A Daring Heist!

On Christmas Day 1950, a group of four enterprising Scottish students stole the stone from Westminster Abbey, with the intention of returning it to Scotland. Unfortunately, the removal process didn't go to plan, and at some point the stone broke into two pieces. It seems most likely they were overcome by the sheer weight of the stone - it weighs 152kg (just over 300lb).


Despite the closure of the border between England and Scotland for the first time in 400 years, the two pieces of the stone made it back to Scotland where it was repaired by a professional stonemason.


In April of 1951 the stone was found on the site of the High Altar at Arbroath Abbey, the location of the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath, the definition of Scottish nationhood. It returned to Westminster where it remained until 1996, when it was returned to Scotland by order of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.


Three of the four students confessed to their crime but were never prosecuted, for fear of politicising the process.

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The Coronation of King Charles III

On Saturday, May 6, 2023 the Stone of Destiny will once again be placed within Edward I's coronation chair for the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. Once the ceremony is complete, the Stone will be returned to its permanent home in Edinburgh.
 

 

Joseph Morrow, the Lord Lyon of Scotland, said the stone was an Ancient symbol of sovereignty;


"The stone was taken from its place in the Abbey of Scone to this abbey church in 1296 by command of King Edward I in an act of enmity. It was returned to Scotland in 1996 by command of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in an act of amity.
 


"Now it comes again to this place by command of King Charles III as an act of unity and a symbol of friendship."
 

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The Stone of Destiny tartan was designed to commemorate the return of the Stone of Destiny from Westminster to Scotland in 1996. Mainly Royal Blue in colour it's produced in a muted colour palette, to recreate softer, natural colours.


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