The musical instrument and uniform, devised as instruments of war centuries ago, are today considered the epitome of cool. Jonathan Vigliotti reports: Every spring, when Scotland thaws and roars back ...

In the land of plaid, the Kilt Wars are raging. Hanging in front of the Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers shop is a mannequin wearing a competitor’s kilt with a sign posted on it: “This is not a real kilt.” ...

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND — A revolution is afoot at one of Scotland’s most venerable kilt-makers: Among traditional tartans there are hip versions in denim, camouflage, leather and, for the adventurous, ...

Every man featured in this story was wearing a kilt when interviewed. Well, except for one. More on him later. The Oklahoma Scottish Festival, which concludes Sunday at the River West Festival Park, ...

As a Scot living in London, I like to keep a bit of home with me, whether it's sipping a wee dram of whisky and Irn Bru at the weekend or nibbling on my favourite treat shortbread. When it comes to ...