I’ve been to NYC Tartan Week many times before. I’ve reported in sky-high heels from fashion shows, interviewed Scottish authors and designers, and heard the strain of bagpipes on the wind as I docked at Ellis Island. But NYC Tartan…
Celebrating Scotland, Stateside: Tartan Week in NYC
Sitting in the splendour of the ballroom at the Hyatt at the Bellvue on Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts, I was amazed: here, at the annual dinner of the St Andrews Society of Philadelphia, was the most enthusiastic display of…
Tartan Week 2013: Scottish Style In New York City
From high-end designer items to the crazy creations seen on the city streets, New York is known for its fashion – and for one night in April, Scotland steps up to take its place in the limelight. One of the…
New York Tartan Week 2012
Tartan Week is annual event here in New York City, a celebration of Scottish immigrant influence on America. This April there were kilts and ceilidhs, poetry readings and parades – even a high end fashion show featuring collections from the…