Don't be so quick to toss away those old plaid blankets and private school uniforms. Canada's favourites still make the grade. What are the most popular tartans here at home?
- Maple Leaf
- Stewart (Royal and Dress)
- Robertson
- MacDonald
- Nova Scotia
- Fraser
- Campbell
WANT YOUR OWN SCOTTISH EXPERIENCE?
The hotel: Don't miss Edinburgh's The Balmoral Hotel. Steeped in tradition, the elegant spot has updated its look with a new take on classic Scottish style. See www.thebalmoralhotel.com.
The train: Care for a wee dram? Log on to www.royalscotsman.com for more information about the company's memorable journeys through Scotland. The train specializes in tours, from visiting famous Scottish garden to whisky tastings.
Decor shops: In Edinburgh, check out Anta (our favourite spot for the new look of tartan) and Georgian Antiques (recommended in Louis Vuitton's famous city guides) for 78,000 square feet of fantastic antiques.
TARTAN HOME ESSENTIALS
- A wool blanket for cozying up in
- Kitchen ceramics, such as mugs, jugs and pitchers
- A plaid men's tie as a decorative detail
- Ribbons for tying up stacks of linens
- Throw pillows for added dash in living and bedrooms
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