Tartan Trends: What to wear for Burns Night

Let's start with the tartan best recognised across the world - Stewart Royal. Stewart Royal is actually the personal tartan of Queen Elizabeth II. Theoretically, this means that tartan cannot be worn without the express permission of the Queen. Thankfully, due to its popularity, it has now been classified a Universal tartan, meaning it can be worn by anyone who does not have their own clan tartan. This makes the tartan a great choice if your attending a burns supper for the first time.

1. Tartan Purse In Stewart Royal - Our tartan purse is made in a heavyweight wool fabric designed to last forever, lined with heavy cotton in a contrast colour. The flap is offset for a quirky finish.

Most Scottish men will choose to wear a kilt for formal events such as a Burns Supper, but if you're not so sure about getting your legs out then Trews are another great way to show your Scottish spirit.

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1. Men's Tartan Trousers - Classic Fit In Stewart Royal - Tailored traditional men's tartan trousers will help you to stand out from the crowd.

If Stewart Royal is a little too bright for you, then Black Watch Modern would be a great choice. Black Watch is actually a British Army Regiment, first formed in 1725, following the Jacobite rebellion in 1715. During the rebellions tartan was banned to try bring order within the Scottish Highlands and the only tartan that could be worn was Black Watch as it was part of the uniform for the six watch companies set up to patrol the highlands. The tartan is still worn today by the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Despite it's background, you don't need to have military links to war the tartan, as this is also now considered a Universal tartan which can be worn by all.

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1. Men's Tartan Suit Jacket In Black Watch Modern - A timeless classic, perfect for the office as well as your burns night dinner.

Clan Wallace are one of the best known clans in Scotland, all thanks to one important member - Sir William Wallace. There are over 20 monuments in Scotland dedicated to this the Guardian of Scotland and if you'd like to honour him this Burns Night, we are sure Clan Wallace will be happy for you to wear their tartan in his memory.

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2. Tartan Mini Kilt In Wallace Modern - The mini kilt is the most popular of our skirts, a fun way to add a little piece of Scotland in to your wardrobe
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1. Men's Casual 4 Yard Kilt In Wallace Modern - A lightweight take on the traditional kilt, perfect for warmer climates.