Scotland

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. […]

Summer 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 […]

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 […]

Offering support groups and awareness programmes to the homeless and those suffering from addiction. Steps to Hope are an Edinburgh based organisation that is committed to bettering one of the most common social problems we face today. Steps to Hope and Lochcarron This collection was launched on the 10th October 2021 for World’s Homeless Day.  […]

At Lochcarron of Scotland, our roots are firmly in traditional tartan manufacturing. We are immensely proud of our heritage and our home in the town of Selkirk. The Scottish Borders is home to beautiful scenery, for instance, the wonderful Abbotsford House is just a few miles from our Mill. A beautiful location, rich in history […]

New for Spring, the Fearne British Wool Collection is a beautiful new addition to our range. Generously sized, our Fearne collection is perfect for wrapping up warm against the elements.  Woven from 100% British Wool, at our mill here in the Scottish Borders. British Wool Traditionally we source our wool from across the globe. We use […]

Whether you are having a wedding in Scotland or not, there are lots of romantic ways to incorporate Scottish wedding traditions into your day. These practices have evolved and adapted over the centuries to suit changing times and customs, however, many Scottish wedding traditions still take place today. To help get your wedding off to […]

In 2019, Lochcarron of Scotland created the official tartan for the Riding for the Disabled Association in celebration of the charity’s 50-year anniversary. We’re delighted to share an insight into the design process and production of the bright, colourful official RDA tartan.