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    Tartan DayScottish heritage celebration
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    Tartan Day - Wikipedia

    Observed byScottish diaspora
    CelebrationsParades of pipe bands, Highland dance, and other Scottish-themed events.
    Date6 April (Argentina, Canada, Scotland, United States) · 1 July (Australia, New Zealand)
    FrequencyAnnual
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  1. April 6
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    Every year on April 6, the Scottish community in the US observes National Tartan Day, created to celebrate the contributions of Scots and Scottish-Americans. The date commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, which influenced the American Declaration of Independence.

    A Brief History - The Scots …

    scotsmagazine.com
    Tartan Day is a North American celebration of Scottish heritage on April 6, the date on which the Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320. It originated in Canada in the mid-1980s. It spread to other communities of the Scottish diaspora in the 1990s.

    National Tartan Day – Hist…

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    What is Tartan Day?
    The Tartan Day parade of Scottish porteños was inaugurated in Buenos Aires on 6 April 2006 and is organized by the Scottish Argentine Society every year. A symbolic key to the gate of Arbroath's Abbey is carried to mark the date in 1320 that inspired this celebration. Three million Australians are either Scottish or of Scottish descent.

    Tartan Day - Wikipedia

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    Where did Tartan Day start?
    Where did Tartan Day begin? Tartan Day can trace its origins to the Scottish diaspora in Canada, specifically to a meeting of the Federation of Scottish Clans in Nova Scotia (New Scotland in Latin) on March 9, 1986. Members Bill Crowell and Jean MacKeracher-Watson put forward the following motion: "That we establish a day known as 'Tartan Day'.

    Tartan Day: What are the celebrations and how did they start?

    thenational.scot
    Why is National Tartan Day celebrated on April 6?
    By 1997, the idea for the day had spread to the United States and National Tartan Day was approved by the US Congress and President, and it was first celebrated the following year on April 6. The reason for the celebration of the day on April 6 is because that is the date in 1320 when the Scottish King Robert I signed the Declaration of Arbroath.

    National Tartan Day (April 6th) | Days Of The Year

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    How do you Celebrate National Tartan Day?
    A great way to observe National Tartan Day is to enjoy celebrating all things Scottish, including wearing a Tartan or even visiting Scotland. Research the history and culture of the Scottish people, represented by the iconic Tartan pattern often seen on kilts, blankets, and other clothing.

    National Tartan Day (April 6th) | Days Of The Year

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  3. National Geographic
    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/..…

    The real history of tartan, from the Scottish Highlands …

    WEBMar 29, 2023 · From workwear to tourist souvenirs, clans to catwalks, and now a museum show, here’s how tartan has woven its way into Scottish history and where travelers can still witness its timeless appeal.

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    How do I find my Family or Clan Tartan? | CLAN
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    Tartan: The misunderstood icon of 'Scottishness' - BBC
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  5. National Day Today
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    TARTAN DAY - April 6, 2025 - National Today

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    10 Facts to Celebrate Tartan Day in Canada - Reader's …
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    What is Tartan Day and How to celebrate? | Scotland Kilt Co US
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  6. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/.../06/tar…

    Tartan Day: no better time to learn about the Scottish …

    WEBApr 6, 2015 · Tartan Day: no better time to learn about the Scottish pattern's checkered history. The red crisscross print often associated …

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    • Days Of The Year
      https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/tartan-day

      National Tartan Day (April 6th) | Days Of The Year

    • The National
      https://www.thenational.scot/news/20048989.tartan-day-celebration…

      Tartan Day: What are the celebrations and how did they start?

    • The Scots Magazine
      https://www.scotsmagazine.com/articles/…

      A Brief History - The Scots Magazine

      WEBEvery year on April 6, the Scottish community in the US observes National Tartan Day, created to celebrate the contributions of Scots and Scottish-Americans. The date commemorates the signing of the Declaration of …

    • History Scotland
      https://www.historyscotland.com/history/when-is-tartan-day

      When is Tartan Day? - History Scotland

    • Scotland.org
      https://www.scotland.org/events/tartan-…

      Tartan Day | Scotland.org

      WEBFirst recognised in Canada in 1987, the event is now marked around the world. From family heritage, doing business, studying or a favourite destination, Tartan Day provides an opportunity to celebrate this …

    • BBC
      https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210…

      Tartan: The misunderstood icon of 'Scottishness' - BBC

      WEBMay 26, 2021 · Far from being a dyed-in-the-wool slice of historic Caledonian kitsch, tartan design is very much alive and well in the 21st Century – as evidenced by the stream of new examples recorded each...

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