Tartan Truths with Peter MacDonald cuts through the myths and misconceptions surrounding Scotland’s iconic cloth. Hosted by Jared Smart, tartan historian and expert Peter MacDonald, explores the fascinating history and evolving stories behind tartan.
Tartan Truths with Peter MacDonald
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Tartan Truths with Peter MacDonald cuts through the myths and misconceptions surrounding Scotland’s iconic cloth. Hosted by Jared Smart, tartan historian and expert Peter MacDonald, explores the fascinating history and evolving stories behind tartan.
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Recent Episodes
December 23, 2025
The Sobieski Stuarts & the Vestiarium Scoticum
<p>In this episode of Tartan Truths, we examine the controversial 1842 tartan volume associated with the Sobieski Stuart brothers, best known as Vestiarium Scoticum.</p><p><br></p><p>Often dismissed as a Victorian fabrication, the book nevertheless shaped how many clan tartans were recorded, reproduced and understood. We explore who the Sobieski Stuarts were, how their work was received in its own time, and why it still matters to serious tartan research today.</p><p><br></p><p>A balanced, evidence-driven conversation about provenance, myth and the lasting impact of this volume.</p>
July 9, 2025
The Holy Grail - Black Watch
In this episode of Tartan Truths we explore the deep influence of the Black Watch tartan — from its origins as a military uniform to its lasting legacy across Highland regiments and modern clan tartans. We also talk about the depths of Peter’s effort to find this mid-18th century piece of the most original Black Watch. Discover how this “universal” sett gave rise to some of the best-known patterns in Scotland, including Mackenzie, Gordon, Sutherland, and more. We also highlight Peter’s most recent discovery, a surprising truth about the Angus tartan — and why nearly every kilt in it might be historically wrong. Peter walks us through his examination of the 1880 Clans Originaux specimen, how photographic analysis revealed a key design error, and what this means for the future of the Angus tartan.
June 5, 2025
Colors of the Clan: The History and Science of Tartan Dyes
Tartan historian Peter MacDonald explores the historical context and scientific processes behind tartan dyes, including a newly discovered pattern and the Foundling Hospital tartan.
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