A new tartan has been introduced to honor the longstanding relationship between Scotland and the United States, coinciding with the US's 250th anniversary and the upcoming World Cup. Designed by Kaci McEwan, a student at Heriot-Watt University, the tartan symbolizes the deep historical and cultural connections between the two nations. The design features carefully numbered threads and distinct color sections, representing pivotal moments in early American history, including references to the Declaration of Independence and the original 13 colonies. US ambassador to the UK, Warren Stephens, was part of the judging panel for this Scottish Government-commissioned project. External Affairs Minister Stephen Gethins noted that Scots played a vital role in the US's emergence as an independent nation, and he praised McEwan's achievement as a modern symbol of the evolving cultural ties. McEwan expressed her excitement and gratitude for the recognition of her work, highlighting the narrative woven into the tartan that celebrates the shared history of Scotland and the US.