Tartan Truths with Peter MacDonald
by Jared Smart
Tartan Truths with Peter MacDonald cuts through the myths and misconceptions surrounding Scotland’s iconic cloth. Hosted by Jared Smart, tartan historian and expert Peter MacDonald, explores the fascinating history and evolving stories behind tartan.
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The Sobieski Stuarts & the Vestiarium Scoticum
In this episode of Tartan Truths, we examine the controversial 1842 tartan volume associated with the Sobieski Stuart brothers, best known as Vestiarium Scoticum. Often dismissed as a Victorian fabrication, the book nevertheless shaped how many clan tartans were recorded, reproduced and…
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The Holy Grail - Black Watch
In this episode of Tartan Truths we explore the deep influence of the Black Watch tartan — from its origins as a military uniform to its lasting legacy across Highland regiments and modern clan tartans. We also talk about the depths of Peter’s effort to find this mid-18th century piece of the…
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Colors of the Clan: The History and Science of Tartan Dyes
In this second episode of Tartan Truths, we discuss the history of tartan colors and the dyes. Peter also talks about the latest unrecorded tartan pattern that he recently examined and the “Foundling Hospital” tartan. Find Peter Macdonald Tartan Historian on Facebook Follow us on Instagram...
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Tartan Myths
In the premiere episode of Tartan Truths, renowned tartan historian and expert Peter MacDonald, sets the record straight on some of the most persistent legends surrounding Scotland’s iconic textile. Join us as we begin the journey to separate historical fact from well-worn fiction. Learn more…
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Tartan Truths with Peter MacDonald cuts through the myths and misconceptions surrounding Scotland’s iconic cloth. Hosted by Jared Smart, tartan historian and expert Peter MacDonald, explores the fascinating history and evolving stories behind tartan.
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