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Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · 7d

Good morning to everyone who had a great night doon the pub and is now having whiskey for breakfast to take the edge off.

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Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · 16d

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦!
𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝘚𝘩𝘦/𝘏𝘦𝘳
𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵

👑 Chief customer service agent
📱 Social Media Executive
🕸️ Web Design Specialist
✔️ Very very very good girl
💤 Snoozing in Blackwatch Hooded Blanket

#tartan #scottish #ilovehaggis #schnauzer

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · 18d

It may be Halloween season, but the real horror is reading the headlines before work.

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · 19d

Very much of squishy.....

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · 20d

Good Morni(nernoon) everyone except the folks who think Braveheart is historically accurate.

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Sep 16

Pumpkin Spice Latte Tartan Bundle just dropped.
Get your fix now... before the all the leaves fall
🎃☕ https://bit.ly/PSLTartan_Bundle

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Sep 11

September means 3 things:
1. Basic bitches (like me) get can their daily Pumpkin Spice fix EVERYWHERE
2. Certain people (who will remain nameless) start putting their Christmas décor out...utter Monsters

#basicbitch #basicwitch #halloweenvibes #purpleplaid

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Sep 9

Bodkin has insisted that I show you her brand new Candy Corn Classic Tartan design ahead of the products dropping later this week.

She's VERY proud of it.
Keep your peepers peeled this autumnal monstrosity will be available momentarily.

#tartan #schnauzer #candycorn #autumn #fallvibes

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Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Sep 3

Shipping Update! YAY!
Tartan Bundles & Hooded Blankets are available again for shipping to USA.

Suck it donald!

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Sep 2

I bought and ate an entire box of shortbread.
How's YOUR Tuesday going?

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Sep 1

The deep blue, green, and black of Blackwatch Tartan was practical, not just decorative, helping Highland soldiers blend into the moody Highlands.
But now, you can use it to blend into your couch.

#BlackWatchTartan #ScottishHistory #TartanHeritage #HighlandRegiment #ScotlandCulture

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 28

UPDATE we're working out what the 'murican tangerine tariff tantrum is going to mean for the availability our product range. We'll drop updates here and on the site as we have them.

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 21

The Batman of tartans— Blackwatch is both dark and broody.
Originally worn by soldiers, the Blackwatch tartan has since been adopted by rebels, rockers, and golfers who are looking for less flamboyant trousers.

#BlackWatchStyle #BlackWatchPlaid #TartanFashion #ScottishStyle #PlaidHeritage

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 20

Dive into the dark waters of Scottish folklore and meet the kelpie — a shape-shifting water spirit said to lure the unwary.
Learn about the original catfish 👇 https://bit.ly/kelpie_myth_explained

#Kelpie #ScottishFolklore #WaterSpirit #LochLegend #ShapeShifter #ScottishMythology #HistoricScotland

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 15

Dive into the dark waters of Scottish folklore and meet the kelpie — a shape-shifting water spirit said to lure the unwary.
Learn about the original catfish
https://bit.ly/kelpie_myth_explained

#Kelpie #ScottishFolklore #WaterSpirit #LochLegend #ShapeShifter #ScottishMythology #HistoricScotland

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 14

Weather:
I'm gonna scorch everything and make everyone into a blithering puddle of sweat.

Me:
HEY! ANYONE WANNA BUY A BLANKET?! THEY'RE SUPER FLUFFY!

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 13

The deep blue, green, and black of Blackwatch Tartan was practical, not just decorative, helping Highland soldiers blend into the moody Highlands.

But now, you can use it to blend into your couch.

#BlackWatchTartan #ScottishHistory #TartanHeritage #HighlandRegiment #ScotlandCulture #ClanHistory

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 11

Dive into the dark waters of Scottish folklore and meet the kelpie — a shape-shifting water spirit said to lure the unwary.
Learn about the original catfish 👇 https://bit.ly/kelpie_myth_explained

#Kelpie #ScottishFolklore #WaterSpirit #LochLegend #ShapeShifter #ScottishMythology #HistoricScotland

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 11

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦!
Poppet 𝘚𝘩𝘦/𝘏𝘦𝘳
Would push you under a bus for a piece of cheese

📱 Chief Operating Officer
🎨 Executive Art & Marketing Director
👑 Tartan Design Consultant
📸 Full-time Part-time model

#tartan #scottishdog #dachund #doxie

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Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 7

On a scale of socks & sandals to underwear over your trousers how weird are you?
Two part question. Second part in comments.

#Scottishmyths #Scottishlegends #folklore #scotland

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 5

What's the best way to chill out after a long day?

Asking for a me.

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 3

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦!
𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝘚𝘩𝘦/𝘏𝘦𝘳
𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵

👑 Chief customer service agent
📱 Social Media Executive
🕸️ Web Design Specialist
✔️ Very very very good girl
💤 Snoozing in Blackwatch Hooded Blanket

#tartan #scottish #ilovehaggis #schnauzer

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 3

In other news...
Buchanan Modern Tartan is now available as a Cosy Tartan Bundle.

#Buchanan #couchpotato #cosy #winteriscoming

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Aug 1

Cosy Tartan Bundle has (almost) everything you need to maximize your precious downtime.

If you're looking for the ultimate gift or something to add stylish cosiness to your next series binge, look no further.
Bright colours, rich tartans, zero familial obligations.
https://scottishtartanroots.com/

Scottish Tartan Roots @scottishtartanroot.bsky.social · Jul 27

The Batman of tartans— Blackwatch is both dark and broody.
Also fun fact the Black Watch Scottish Regiment formed the inspiration for the Night's Watch in George R.R. Martin Game of Thrones series.

#blackwatch #tartan #history #gameofthrones #TraditionIsExtinct