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Our store includes not only customized products, but select clothing items from brand name house hold names like Champion, Izod, WeatherProof, Adidas and more. For those in rural areas or that are home bound, we offer a separate clothing store containing thousands of items that can be purchased quickly with expedited service and shipping (hard to find larger sizes are available). We offer a wide selection of popular Celtic and Medieval books, Jewelry, Gifts, Accessories (such as caps and designer bags), Mouse Pads, Coat of Arms Plaques, Surname History PDF files, Bumper Stickers and Coat of Arms Downloads.




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The Maclaines of Lochbuie formed an important part of the clan structure of the Hebrides. They are descended from Gillean of the Battleaxe, a fierce warrior who lived in the mid thirteenth century and held lands in Mull and Morvern. Gillean and his three sons fought valiantly at the Battle of Largs, and they were well received by Alexander II. He was succeeded by Gille-Iosa, whose son, Malcolm, fo.....


Tartans: Mouse Pads



Mouse Pads

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Tartan has become the main symbol of Scotland and Scottish Culture. It is an emblem for those of Scottish descent around the world. With Scottish National identity probably greater than at any time in recent centuries, the potency of Tartan as a symbol cannot be understated.

There is evidence that Celts have used striped and checked material for thousands of years. The Scoti, who settled Western Scotland from 5-6thC onward and eventually gave the whole country their name, are said to have used striped garments to signify rank. One possible derivation of the word Tartan comes from the Irish tarsna - crosswise & Scottish Gaelic tarsuinn - across. The basis of the pattern, dress style and word may date back to the time when the Scots introduced their Gaelic culture into what was to become Scotland. If early Tartan, like the Gaelic language, were used across Scotland in the 10thC, by the 13thC it would have been confined to the Highlands. Lowland Scotland began adopting the language of the northern Angles and Norman social structure from the 12th Century.

The battle of Culloden in 1746 saw the end of Jacobite claims to the throne. Many Highlanders, but by no means all, had backed the losing side of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. The great importance of Tartan and associated dress to Highland Culture at this time can be deduced from the fact that the government banned it from 1746-82. This proscription however applied only to common Highland men - not the upper echelons of Highland society, not to Lowland Scots and not to women. But most importantly, it did not apply to the Highland regiments that were being formed in the Government army.

The new regiments were mainly associated with specific Clans, containing the men of that Clan and often led by the Chief or a senior member of his family. The first regiments used the 'Government Tartan', the Black Watch, but others quickly adopted distinctive new patterns. From this it appears that specific regimental Tartans became Clan or family Tartans and not vice-versa.

The variety of Tartans has never stopped growing. Many Clan Tartans have become available in ancient, modern, weathered, dress or hunting. Almost every surname from the British Isles has been associated with a Clan and their Tartan. People's wish to wear 'their' Tartan has been enthusiastically meet by manufactures. Companies, organisations and even sports teams have their own Tartan.

We are pleased to offer these unique designer tartan products for those that wish to display their Tartan with pride, but without the cost of a kilt! Tartans can be ordered in two styles; the traditional rectangle style or our own designer style (see alternative designer style below). All orders will have your last name directly under the tartan unless you choose not to display your name (see order form below).

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Our mouse pads have a natural rubber base that provides excellent traction for any desktop surface. These high quality and heavyweight pads (6 oz.) provide comfort and a large surface area for moving your mouse (9.25 inches by 7.75 inches). We currently offer the following background styles which can be selected from the 'styles' drop down menu below:

 


Red Background


Purple Background


Blue Background


Green Background

 

We also have available over 5,000 tartans for the background on any mouse pad product. When ordering a tartan background, please email us your family name and any specific details about the tartan you wish for your background (i.e. ancient, modern, etc.). We will also accept scanned and graphic images of specialty tartans to customize your product.

 


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