McGregor's Tartan Twist: Hollywood Star's Wife Embraces Scottish Culture
Ewan McGregor, the globally renowned actor, and his wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead, a US-born actress, are seamlessly blending their Hollywood lifestyle with a new chapter in rural Scotland.
The couple, who own a £2 million property in the Carse of Gowrie, were spotted enjoying the Crieff Highland Gathering last weekend, mingling with locals and embracing the spirit of the event.
Photographs emerged showcasing the pair, alongside McGregor's brother Colin, all clad in their own unique choices of tartan. Winstead, known for her roles in films like "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" and "10 Cloverfield Lane," looked particularly at ease in her surroundings, sporting a skirt fashioned from a tartan-style material featuring charcoal and off-white tones.
McGregor, who was born in Crieff, opted for a traditional kilt in the ancient Crieff tartan, while his brother Colin sported a kilt in the modern hunting MacInnes tartan paired with a dark pullover.
The family's appearance at the Highland Gathering was not only a welcome sight for attendees but also a boon for Scotland's textile industry. Craig Halley, of family-run kilt maker Slanj, commented on the positive impact of seeing McGregor proudly wearing his hometown's traditional attire, stating that such exposure would undoubtedly benefit kilt and tartan merchants.
The McGregor brothers and Winstead joined thousands of spectators at the annual event in Crieff's Market Park last Sunday. Since purchasing their Scottish home last year, McGregor has been steadily reconnecting with his roots, often seen venturing out in local haunts.
Earlier this year, he was spotted in Dundee, enjoying a coffee and a doughnut, and later paid a visit to a local double glazing company to express his gratitude for their work on his new home.
McGregor's return to Scotland signifies a homecoming after decades spent in London and Los Angeles. In a recent interview, he expressed his enduring love for his homeland, stating, "I've lived in Scotland for less time than I've lived away from it, but I've never lost my love for it."
The couple's embrace of Scottish culture, particularly Winstead's adoption of tartan, demonstrates a genuine desire to integrate into their new community and celebrate their heritage. As McGregor continues to re-establish himself in his homeland, his family's presence in Scotland is sure to draw further attention to the region's rich history and traditions.
