Welcome to
THE SCOTTISH TARTANS AUTHORITY
Preserving the Fabric of a Nation
Weave Truth With Trust
Our Story | Our Patron | Our Trustees
The Scottish Tartans Authority (STA), a charity registered in Scotland, is the only organisation dedicated to the promotion, protection and preservation of Scotland's iconic national cloth. Founded in 1995, the charitable purposes of the Authority are to protect, preserve, conserve, promote and explain the culture, traditions and uses of Scottish Tartans and Highland Dress; and to advance and promote the education of the public about Scottish Tartans and Highland Dress and their respective origins, manufacture, use and development.
Discover the history of tartan, researched and written by leading tartan historian and our Head of Research Peter Eslea MacDonald OBE.
Stay up to date with our latest news, acquisitions and articles on our blog.
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From talks to precious historic items from our collection joining worldwide exhibitions. Be the first to hear about our upcoming events.
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Join our community to explore the enduring legacy of tartans and celebrate Scottish culture.
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