I have my Black Watch tartan ready to go to wear at the parade in New York whenever COVID allows… Don’t be surprised if you see people decked out in tartan this weekend. Today, April 6, the United States is celebrating National Tartan Day. The day is intended to recognize the contributions of …
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Apr 06
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland on Tartan Day
I had my Black Watch tartan ready to go to wear to the parade in New York this year but it was canceled due to COVID-19. Don’t be surprised if you see people decked out in tartan this weekend. Today, April 6, the United States is celebrating National Tartan Day. The day is intended to …
Apr 06
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland on Tartan Day
I have my Black Watch tartan ready to go to wear to the parade in New York this year. Don’t be surprised if you see people decked out in tartan this weekend. Today, April 6, the United States is celebrating National Tartan Day. The day is intended to recognize the contributions of Scottish Americans to …
Apr 06
Since it’s Tartan Day: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland
I have my Black Watch tartan ready to go to wear but we won’t be able to go the parade in New York this year 🙁 Don’t be surprised if you see people decked out in tartan this weekend. Today, April 6, the United States is celebrating National Tartan Day. The day is intended to …
Apr 06
Tartan Day: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland – ABC News
I have my Black Watch tartan ready to go to wear at the parade in New York this weekend… Don’t be surprised if you see people decked out in tartan this weekend. Today, April 6, the United States is celebrating National Tartan Day. The day is intended to recognize the contributions of Scottish …
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