Tartan Day

A colorful and intricate tartan pattern with a kilt hanging on a wooden chair, surrounded by traditional Scottish elements like bagpipes and Highland sheep.

Test Your Tartan Knowledge!

Welcome to the Tartan Day Quiz! Dive into the fascinating world of tartans and kilts, and challenge your knowledge about this iconic aspect of Scottish culture.

Answer questions about:

The history of tartans
Different patterns and their meanings
Traditional kilt accessories

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by KiltKnower298

Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham / Gify

The different patterns of tartan represent what?

Age

Military rank

Family line

Part of the country you are from

Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham / Gify

TRUE OR FALSE: The first kilts were ankle-length.

TRUE

FALSE

Stellify Media / Gify

What is the name of the pouch worn around the waist with a kilt?

Sporran

Hose

Flash

Sgian dubh

Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham / Gify

When someone is wearing formal kilt dress (the whole outfit), where would you find the flashes?

On his head

Around his neck

On his socks

On his wrists

Gify

Which pattern is the official tartan of Queen Elizabeth II?

Black Watch

Royal Stewart

Ramsay

Hamilton Grey

Joe Winograd / Gify

TRUE OR FALSE: A yellow stripe in a tartan indicates the clan had run away from a fight.

TRUE

FALSE

Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham / Gify

What fabric is traditionally used to make kilts?

Wool

Flannel

Fleece

Cotton

Gify

TRUE OR FALSE: It was once a crime to wear a tartan that was not designated to your family.

TRUE

FALSE

The Wiggles / Gify

Women should wear the kilt of her:

Father

Mother

Husband

Maternal grandfather

NHL / Gify

In 2008, the Ottawa Senators launched the SENS tartan pattern to support local charities. Are the Senators the only NHL team with a tartan?

Yes

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