Textiles, Identity and Cultural Exchange
UNESCO lists a number of textile traditions as intangible cultural heritage, recognising the skills and knowledge involved in making them. Weaving, embroidery and dyeing traditions have been handed down through generations in...
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Across the Sea: How Christianity Connected Guernsey and Scotland
Long before industry, war or even Guernsey Tartan linked Guernsey and Scotland, both were part of a wide network of early medieval Christian communities that developed across the western seaways. During the...
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"We Love Guernsey, Which Means We Love Guernsey Tartan": 201 Squadron and a Shared Identity
When Guernsey Tartan was launched, one of the most enthusiastic responses came from an unexpected quarter, a Royal Air Force squadron based hundreds of miles away in Scotland. Yet for members of...
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From Orchard to Still: Guernsey Cider and Scottish Whisky
Guernsey Tartan offers a contemporary example of how elements of local culture are translated into material form. Its colour palette draws on aspects of the island’s environment and agricultural history, providing a...
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Guernsey Cattle and the Highland Coo’: An Agricultural Heritage Woven into Tartan
The threads of Guernsey Tartan were carefully chosen to reflect the island’s heritage, including its distinctive orange brown tone, inspired by the coats of the world-renowned Guernsey cow. Scotland has its own...
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Prehistoric Stones and Storytelling: Dolmens and Menhirs of Guernsey and Scotland
What do stones and tartan have in common? Across the landscapes of Guernsey and Scotland, prehistoric stone monuments can be found, the few remaining traces of early prehistoric communities and their craft....
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Sweet Heritage: Keiller Marmalade and Guernsey Tartan
When people think of Guernsey, they picture rugged cliffs, golden cows, and fishermen’s jumpers, but hidden in the island’s rich history is another surprising Scottish connection: the famous Keiller...
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Woven Justice: Honouring Scottish Witches and Uncovering Guernsey Tartan
When people think of tartan, they often picture ancient clan colours or cosy winter scarves, but sometimes a tartan can do far more than keep you warm, it can carry an apology,...
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Threads of Magic: Scottish Folklore and Guernsey Legends
Scotland’s folklore is a landscape of kelpies lurking in lochs, selkies shedding sealskin on stormy shores, and witches weaving storms over fishing boats. Guernsey’s lanes are haunted by La...
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Scotland & Guernsey: Military Ties Across The Centuries
Given that Guernsey and Scotland are at the exact opposite ends of the British Isles it is not surprising that many people believe there is no shared history between these two. This...
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