THE IMPACT of Scotland and its diaspora is hard to ignore, with the country playing a major role in helping to develop the modern world we live in today.
To celebrate this, communities across Scotland and North America come together on Tartan Day to celebrate our famous historical figures and all things Scottish.
If you want to learn more about the important day or are interested in finding your family tartan, here is everything you need to know.
Where does Tartan Day originate from?
From these humble beginnings in 1987, the day began to spread to other communities in the 1990s and 2000s.
When does Tartan Day take place?
Tartan Day takes place on April 6, the date on which the Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320.
The famous document was a letter to Pope John XXII from the barons of Scotland, setting out the case for the independence of the kingdom from England.
How do I find my family tartan? Everything to know
There are a number of resources online that aim to help people around the world track down their family tartan.
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Kiltmakers MacGregor and MacDuff have one of the best tools for tracking down yours.
All you have to do is go to the firm's Tartan Finder and type in your surname.
The site has over 4000 tartan options to choose from, so you're sure to find the pattern that best matches your name.
You can also browse the options by looking at the alphabetical list just below the search bar.
