In so many different ways, we have given much to the world, and I am personally delighted to be part of the Tartan Week events that showcase the best of contemporary Scotland. I hope to see it grow from strength to strength in the coming years so that our families and friends can see April 6th as a great day for Scotland in the global community.
Brian Cox International actor and first Scotland’s Tartan Day International Ambassador 2005
More Tartan Day Quotes by Great Scots
I am passionate about Scotland and its place in the world and it is through the efforts of the people of this country that this will be globally recognised.
Sir Sean Connery
Tartan Day celebrates the bond between the two nations of Scotland and America.
Ewan McGregor, International Actor
Scotland's Tartan Day - Join the Celebrations!
Tartan Day is a celebration of Scotland - its people, its heritage, its history, its culture and its amazing legacy to the world.
From the Declaration of Arbroath on April 6, 1320, which triggered the birth of democracy, to the immense contributions made by Scots and descendants of Scots to science, culture, sport, the economy and almost every other aspect of the modern world, Scotland has an incredible amount to be proud of. And we are!
From Friday 2nd to Saturday 10th of April 2010, a week of very special events commemorated all that is best about Scotland and the Scots, home and away. More...
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Tartan Day News
Tartan Day 2010 Competition - the Winner Is Announced!
Russ Kelsey from Blairgowrie is the lucky winner of the 2010 Tartan Day Competition.
Tartan Day Scotland 2010 Celebrations End with Fun Events
The week of Tartan Day celebrations reached a highly-enjoyable finale with a selection of events showcasing Scotland’s music, dancing and sportsmanship.
Tartan Day 2010 Gets Down to Business
For the third year running, Tartan Day's week of special events included the Tartan Day Scotland Business Debate
Tartan Day Scotland 2010 - Gala Dinner Hails All Things Caledonian!
Guests from across Scotland celebrated the best of Scotland at The Tartan Day Scotland Gala Dinner 2010.
Peter Pan Swoops Down Into Arbroath for Tartan Day Film Festival
Film fans enjoyed a magical treat on Wednesday 7 April, when the Tartan Day Film Festival featured two classic films: Walt Disney's 'Peter Pan' and 'Whisky Galore!
