Made‑Up Heritage: Tartan, Coronation and 18th‑Century Navy

In this episode we trace how modern Scottish tartans, coronation rituals and the Royal Navy’s structure in 1783 were largely products of marketing, politics and myth rather than ancient tradition. We examine merchant records, royal accounts and naval logs to show why these symbols and institutions appear older than they truly are, and what that means for Britain’s self‑image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices