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Scottish Tartans Museum

Depicts the history of the Scottish tartan from its earliest days in AD 325. Exhibits delineate the evolution of the kilt, from function to tradition. Displays include tartans and Highland dress from 1700 to the present and a complete registry of all publicly known tartans. Weaving demonstrations are also given, and visitors may view their family tartan by computer in the research library. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm; closed major holidays.

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Location	95 E Main St Franklin North Carolina 28734
Phone	828-524-7472
Website	http://www.scottishtartans.org ... in 1963 to “study the origins, history and development of tartans.” Our Museum not only displays Scottish Tartans, but covers various aspects of the Scottish experience -- culture, history, dress, migration and military. Visitors are invited to view their family tartan, connect with their clan, and learn about the history of Highland ...