A tour of The Scottish Tartans Museum offers a look into "the origins, history, and development of tartans.", specifically the development of the kilt. Other exhibits also cover various aspects of the Scottish emigrant experience into North Carolina, and their interaction with the Cherokee people, natives to the southern Appalachians. This one- of- a kind tartan museum is the only one located in the US. Located in the wee mountain town of Franklin, because of the fact that there are more people with Celtic heritage in North Carolina than anywhere in the world.

To learn about your Scottish connection, ask the friendly staff to look up your surname. This enables you to know which clan or district you are affiliated with.

The Gift shop features many unique Scottish gift items a full range of quality Highland Dress items and custom designed kilts. In addition to the shop, items can be purchased through the online gift shop and shipped directly to the customer.

The museum is a non-profit organization and is supported by sales from the gift shop, donations, and museum memberships.

Plan a visit to the Scottish Tartans Museum the next time you come to the Great Smoky Mountains.