Join us for a special look at the birthplace of tartan, Bannockburn!

Tartan as we know it today is an important symbol of Scottish identity the world over, but it was not always so. The demand for tartan exploded in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Wilson & Sons Weavers of Bannockburn positioned themselves to provide the supply. As savvy entrepreneurs they filled military contracts for the Highland Regiments and created one of the first catalogues of tartan. By the 1880s, now a successful businessman, Col. Alexander Wilson purchased Bannockburn House. The legacy of the Wilsons also shaped the community of Bannockburn from a crossroads into a hive of industrial activity.

Set off from the Bannockburn Hub at 10:30 AM with Anne Monaghan, leader of the history team at Bannockburn House. Walk will discuss sites like the Wilson's Academy, Skeoch Mill, Royal George Mill, and the Haugh.

Refreshments available in the Bannockburn Hub after the walk.

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