Events

This year Lochcarron of Scotland are sponsoring the Cycling Souters, a team of cyclists local to the Selkirk community where our mill is based in the Scottish Borders. The Souters are preparing to embark on a tough charity challenge this year, cycling from Selkirk to Italy to help Rob Wainwright deliver the match ball for the six-nation Italy v. Scotland rugby match taking place in Rome’s Stadio Olympico on the 9th of March 2024.

Scotland’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.

We welcomed Susie Finlayson at our Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre, Selkirk on the 6th of September with the tapestry panel for the Galashiels Interchange Panel Project. Holding this event allowed many of our colleagues and visitors to get involved and add a stitch to the beautiful panel.

Lochcarron 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 […]

January 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 […]

Considered 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. […]

Producing 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 […]

At Lochcarron of Scotland, we are always looking for ways to celebrate all things tartan and Scottish! National Tartan Day does just that. We have formulated some of the occasion’s key events, to show you how the spirit of Scotland and America come together to celebrate heritage and culture! Keep reading to find out more. […]

The Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place in London in May 2018. We were particularly excited as 10 of our special Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Blankets were in attendance, along with their new owners, youngsters from the Diana Award, who had been invited to attend the wedding.   The ten […]

In 2017, Lochcarron of Scotland was approached by the Selkirk Committee for Cancer Research UK to design their beautiful Friends of Cancer Research UK Tartan. Learn more about how we created this beautiful tartan scarf.