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Celebrating St. Andrew's Day: A Scottish Tradition St. Andrew's Day, celebrated on November 30th, is a special occasion that holds immense cultural and historical significance for the people of Scotland. This day is dedicated to Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, and it serves as a time for Scots around the world to come together and celebrate their rich heritage. In this blog post, we'll explore the origins of St. Andrew's Day, the traditions associated with it, and how people commemorate this important day. The Origins of St. Andrew's Day: St. Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus,...

Summer is finally here, and wedding season is in full swing. We think there’s nothing more special than a Scottish wedding with Kilts, Ceilidhs, and carry-on!  We know how to celebrate in style in Scotland, and we’ve noticed a few old traditions are becoming quite popular again.  One tradition that we are seeing more and more of is Handfasting. It’s a lovely addition to a ceremony, so we wanted to take a little time to explain what it is and how you can incorporate it into your special day. Handfasting is an ancient Celtic tradition traced back to 7000 BC....

Wedding Season is Here! We don’t know about you, but we feel like the year is flying by. It feels like it was Mother’s Day just yesterday, and yet it’s May already, and wedding season is in full swing. May through August promise to be our busiest months in the shop. We love it though and get so much joy out of helping you all get kitted out for your big day and listening to your plans. What’s not to love. With that said, we know that it can be a bit of a daunting task planning your groom and...