Tartan
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How to Wear your Sash
Read moreIncorporating a tartan sash in your ladies’ highland dress outfit is a great way to show off your Scottish clan heritage and allows you to look your best for that special event. The sash is a versatile product and there are multiple different ways to wear it. Whether you are interested in how to style your sash traditionally or looking for inspiration for a more contemporary look, we have created this guide of some of the different ways you can wear your sash to suit your personal style.
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The Weaving of a Royal Tartan | The King Charles III Tartan
Read moreScotland’s rich cultural heritage is often celebrated through its traditional crafts and fabrics. One such craft is the art of weaving tartan, which holds a special place in the heart of the nation. At Lochcarron of Scotland we have been weaving tartan for generations, creating exquisite patterns and designs. Here, we explore the fascinating world of weaving a very unique tartan created for His Majesty and the significance of this timeless tradition.
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The King and Queen Visit Lochcarron Of Scotland
Read moreLochcarron of Scotland had the honour of hosting a visit from their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at our weaving mill in Selkirk on the 6th July 2023, as part of Holyrood Week. The King and Queen were warmly welcomed by the Lochcarron team, including Dawn Robson-Bell Managing Director, who guided them through the […]
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Style Tips and Essentials for your Kilt
Read moreA short, simple guide full of our kilting essential style tips to keep you looking your absolute best in your Lochcarron of Scotland kilt outfit… no matter the occasion! Our Kilts Style tip 1 | Wear your kilt around your belly button, ensuring there is no gap […]
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Our Strome Scottish Wool Kilt Cloth
Read moreAs the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan, we feel it is important to adapt and develop with what is becoming one of the most important influencing factors of modern times, environmental sustainability. Our 100% Scottish Wool Strome Kilt premium quality cloth does just that! As of April 2023, we have sourced fleece from Scottish-farmed Romney Marsh sheep allowing us to complete the journey towards creating a 100% Scottish wool product.
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How a Kilt is Made
Read moreWhat gives a kilt its charm is the construction, using traditional techniques that have been handed down through the ages. The kilt, which is instantly recognisable all over the world, has become an important part of Scottish identity. Not only is it famous for its undeniable Scottishness, but also for the expert craftsmanship that goes into making one.
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Our Guide to Throwing a Burns Supper
Read moreJanuary the 25th is host to one of the biggest nights in the Scottish Calendar – Burns Night. Marking the birth of the National Bard Robert Burns and celebrating all that is wonderful about Scotland, a traditional Burns Supper is hosted where poems are read in homage to Scotland’s most prolific writers, Robert Burns. The […]
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What is Burns Night?
Read moreConsidered to be Scotland’s second national holiday, Burns Night remembers Robert Burns’ exemplary poetry and nationalist spirit. Often referred to as Rabbie Burns, the Scottish poet was one of the leaders of the Romantic movement and a pioneer of eighteenth-century literature. In 2009, the Scottish nation voted him the Greatest Scot and an unforgettable icon. […]
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The Muir Project | Trakke X Carryology Tartan
Read moreSummer of 2022 seen the start of a very exciting project for Lochcarron of Scotland. The Muir Project blends exploration and collaboration with a genuine fashion forward approach. Undoubtedly, as the World’s Leading Manufacturer of Tartan, we were thrilled to be a part of this unique design project! A Little Insight into the Brands Involved […]
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Commonwealth Games Scotland - Team Scotland 2022
Read moreProducing the Team Scotland Commonwealth Games 2022 Tartan At Lochcarron of Scotland, we are incredibly proud to support and weave the new Team Scotland tartan for the Commonwealth Games 2022. Designed by Scottish fashion designer, whose kilts have been worn by many personalities. Siobhan MacKenzie has brought a modern twist to the traditional formalwear to […]