April 6 - Recognized by an Act of Congress in the States and by Parliament in Canada. It is designated as a day to recognize the contributions of Scots and their descendents in the development of those respective countries.

The date was selected as it is the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320 - where a group of Scottish nobles and gentry essentially told King Edward (of England) to go bugger himself - that they fought not for wealth or status but for the freedom of Scotland.

There are parades and events in many places around the US and Canada.

Check out www.tartanday.com and www.tartanday.org for more info.

Cheers -

Pete