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Tartan – What’s In A Name? by Anna Murray

Tartan Tax

As part of devolution the Scottish Governmenthas the powe to vary inclome tax by 3 per cent – this is commanly referred to as ‘The Tartan Tax’. When legislating for the Scottish Parliament, one of the matters reserved by the UK Parliament in Westminster was taxation, however as taxation had been a key point in Scottish negotiations on parliamentary control, Westminster compromised by agreeing to give the Scottish Parliament the ability to vary income tax, this option was supported by the Scottish electorate in the 2nd question of the 1997 devolution referendum.

Tartan Films

Tartan Films, was one of the UK’s most influential UK film distributors founded by in 1984 Hamish McAlpine. They distributed a wide range of excellent films including: Super Size Me, Capturing the Friedman’s, Être et avoir, Secretary, La Haine, Man Bites Dog, The Double Life of Veronique, Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse, Cyrano de Bergerac and A Short Film About Killing.

They also released a important Asian titles under their Tartan Asia Extreme label, including: Battle Royale, The Eye and Audition among others.

Screen Daily quote Mark Batey, CEO of the Film Distributors Association as saying:

“It’s a sad day. The company had an extraordinary track record of distributing films from all over the world and it has become a brand in the way that not many publishers of intellectual property in any sector have managed.”

Tartan Army

The Tartan Army is a name given to fans of the Scotland national football team. The term became popular in the 1970′s. Although the Tartan Army have been criticised at times for aspects of their behaviour such as jeering the British National Anthem, However they have also received mush praise, winning awards from several organisations for their friendly behaviour; BBC News described the Scotland fans as “one of the highlights” of that World Cup, noting their colourful appearance, a Fair Play prize by the Belgian Olympic Committee after a 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Brussels. And during the joint bid by Scotland and Ireland to host the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament, First Minister of Scotland cited the “worldwide reputation” of the Tartan Army as a strength of the bid.

In 2005, the Scotland Travel Club became the Scotland Supporters Club, operated by the Scottish Football Association, with members receive one match ticket for all home fixtures and can apply for away matches. In 2010 the club declared that it would not be taking on new members.

As part of the Herald’s Scottish Politician of the Year, The Tartan Army was awarded an’international Scot Award’ for the charitable work that do. ‘The Tartan Army Children’s Charity’ is a registered charity run by Scotland fans. It raises money for disadvantaged children at home and abroad as well as organising trips for disadvantaged Scottish children to watch Scotland play at Hampden Park. Fundraising events include a monthly lottery and the Kiltwalk, an annual 26 mile sponsored walk from Hampden Park to Loch Lomond.

Tartan Silk

Tartan Silk is an Edinburgh based PR company whose clients include Harris Tweed, Apex Hotels and Ballindalloch Castel among others.

Tartan Heart Festival

The Tartan Heart Festival takes place at the Belladrum Estate near Inverness in August. Founded in 2004, the festival has grown in popularity, know for showcasing a wide range of musical styles as well as being family friendly, children under 12 get in free. The event also hosts one man bands, alternative therapy tents, barbers, yoga and dance tuition, not to mention the Miniscule of Sound, the worlds smallest nightclub!

As you can see Tartan is a popular word not only when it refers to kilts, but to a range of products and companies such are the positive associations with it. Let’s here is for the power of the plaid!

Anna Murray is Head of Marketing at The Scotland Kilt Company – a family run business based in Edinburgh. To discuss your requirements for a kilt or kilt package please get in touch www.thescotlandkiltcompany.co.uk email info@thescotlandkiltcompany.co.uk Or call 0131 225 3555

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