The Kirkin' o' the Tartan is an American tradition among Scottish descendants. It is a religious ceremony which includes a blessing of the family tartans of those present for the occasion.

So, while not necessarily an ancient Scottish ceremony per se, the Kirkin’, as a Scottish-American ceremony, celebrates not only the family heritage of the descendants of Scottish immigrants to the …

Kirk in the Hills celebrates its founding of November 23, 1945, with a celebration of its Scottish heritage that includes its version of Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan. This video was produced by PBS as part of their …

Apr 2, 2022 · The Kirkin’ uses some order from a Scottish church service, but is an American invention and was first held on April 27, 1941, by the late Dr. Peter Marshall, Scottish-born Chaplain of the …

In churches, and even at Scottish Highland Games, the Kirkin’ is celebrated by Scots — and those who would be Scots — accompanied by prayer, scripture, preaching, blessing, bagpipe, and of course, …

Oct 24, 2025 · In churches, and even at Scottish Highland Games, the Kirkin’ is celebrated by Scots – and those who would be Scots – accompanied by prayer, scripture, preaching, blessing, bagpipe, …

This week we look at the Kirking of the Tartan Ceremony and where it came from. Read on to find out all about this unique ceremony and what it means to those with Scottish heritage throughout the

Kirkin' O' The Tartan On the 25th day of July, 1745, the young Prince Charles Edward Stewart (Bonnie Prince Charles) returned from France and landing at Lochnanaugh began the enlistment of the …

Oct 27, 2024 · The late Dr. Peter Marshall, an eloquent Scot and then Chaplain of the U.S. Senate and Pastor of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, led the service in 1943, choosing “Kirkin’ of the …

A remembrance of early Scottish Presbyterianism, Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan worship services have spread across America. Our first Kirkin’ was held in Montreat in April 1982.