Lothene recreates Scottish history, so wheres all the Tartan?
The first historical record of the plaid dates from about 1560, and a lot of Lothene’s historical recreations are from before that date. Also, Lothene (Lothian) is in the South East of Scotland, and up until the 19th Century the plaid was only worn by Highlanders, that is people from the North and West of Scotland. The modern kilt evolved from the plaid during the 18th Century and the first official Clan Tartan was registered in 1870. for further information see The Plaid article.
