"This is a wide remit for a small organisation and the STA studies, records and stimulates research and education about Scottish Tartans, assists in the maintenance of The Scottish Register of Tartans and maintains an extensive archive of of tartans and woven samples.  The Scottish Tartans Authority assists in the accreditation of new and original tartans and, by encouraging high standards in the manufacture and marketing of tartan cloth and Highland Dress, enhances the reputation and knowledge of Scottish Tartans both in Scotland and worldwide.  Through our collection, The Scottish Tartans Authority supports like-minded organisations by loaning artefacts from time to time and in pursuance of our charitable purposes."