Queen of Scots Dance Academy

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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. 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. Many companies, organizations, schools and sports teams have their own Tartan, created solely for them and their purposes.

The official studio tartan of the Queen of Scots Dance Academy is the Dress Tweedsmuir. Due to both its colors (teal and purple) and nice white background. Tweedsmuir is a village in Biggar, Scotland which is located south of Glasgow and Edinburgh, in the middle of the country. Many of the QSDA dancers use the Tweedsmuir as the tartan for their Aboyne, or National, costume. A sample of the Dress Tweedsmuir is shown below.