ScotlandShop Autumn/Winter 2023 Brochure

Tartan Clan

Welcome to Autumn Winter 2023

Last year we celebrated 20 years of ScotlandShop and this year we celebrate 21, in human terms a coming of age, but in tartan with its thousands of years of history we have a long way to go! Since we shared our Spring Summer collection in March the year has flown by with so many fabulous pictures flooding in of tartan weddings, Highland Games outfits, and family celebrations featuring tartan at their heart. For our business to be a part of these memories is a true honour and you cannot imagine the pleasure it brings our team to receive them. Keep them coming!

This year we have designed tartans for some incredible organisations and there is nothing nicer than seeing those tartans come off the loom and being transformed into garments full of story and meaning. It has been really exciting to meet so many customers in our Edinburgh and Albany shops, on the Canada summer tour, at Highland Games in and around New York and back here in Scotland. Let us know if you are feeling left out and want us to visit your local Games or town as we are busy planning for 2024.

Our Clan of the Month celebrations continue, sharing your stories of ancestry and heritage from around the world, and if your Clan hasn’t been featured yet you can vote for it’s inclusion. We have tried to

include as many different tartans and inspiration in this most recent edition, but for the full experience the tartan finder on our website is the best place to start, and don’t forget out Virtual Appointments if you want us to talk you through or help with measurements. We do love to talk tartan!

Thank you as always for your passion for bonnie Scotland and her amazing textiles, we hope you enjoy this latest brochure and look forward to providing you with your little piece of Scotland very soon.

Enjoy!

Anna ScotlandShop Founder

From Scotland with love

We offer a huge range of products in over 500 tartans, some in stock, but most made to order

HOW IT WORKS:

Choose your tartan

Use our tartan finder to explore over 500 tartans by Clan or colour

Or

Choose your product

Browse by clothing, fabrics or interiors to find your piece of Scotland

Then

Add your sizes if it is a tailored item (use our sizing guides if you need some help or book an appointment in our Edinburgh or Albany stores or pop up locations, or join us virtually via video call)

For fabrics visit the Fabric Guide or Order Swatches

Add Express make-up if you are in a hurry or have a special event coming up

Find Your Clan or Tartan

Search by name, colour or region

Top tips:

• Every Clan has septs and other names associated with it – these are listed on the Clan pages

• The sound of a name is generally more important than the spelling, as standardised spelling is a fairly recent development

• Many believe Mac is Scottish and Mc is Irish, but in reality this is simply another spelling variation or abbreviation in ancient records

• You might have a Clan or district (regional) connection

What of our Celtic cousins?

The Celtic nations include Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany. There are tartans associated with all these nations and all our products can be made in any of these tartans.

If you need some help and advice finding your tartan, our Customer Service team offers a genuine Scottish welcome. We offer Clan Consultations & Measuring Appointments virtually via video call, in person at our Edinburgh store, from our US base in Albany, NY and at pop up events around the USA and Canada.

Eilean Donan Castle, linked to Clan Macrae and Clan MacKenzie

Clan of the Month

Every month we choose a clan and celebrate their history, castles, and famous faces, adding in an interview or two with interesting people from the Clan or society. We always welcome your input, so if its your Clan’s turn and you have stories to share, let us know. It’s so intriguing to hear the journey of Scots overseas, how they settled where they did, and how you continue to celebrate your heritage in so many different ways.

Upcoming Clans

September 2023 Hamilton

October 2023 Ferguson

November 2023 Ross

December 2023 Scott

January 2024 Young

February 2024 Wilson

March 2024 YOU DECIDE!

Steps to a perfect tartan fabric:

SHEARING

Trimming the woollen fleece off the sheep

CARDING

Brushing the wool fibres to organise them into a continuous web

SPINNING

A twisting technique to form yarn from fibres

DYEING

The application of colour to the yarn

WARPING

The accumulation of a number of yarns onto a single sheet or warp beam

WEFTING

Other yarns, drawn through and under the warp yarns to make the finished fabric

FINISHING

Removal of impurities and ensuring dimensional stability of the finished product

THE RESULT

Beautiful, sustainable, durable and traditional Scottish tartan

Wool, wonderful wool

Weaving is a long, careful, complex process, developed over centuries. The process cannot be rushed and it’s why the quality of our fabric is second to none.

Woven in Scotland

All our beautiful wool tartan fabrics are woven in Scotland by mills with hundreds of years of experience and tradition behind them. We offer a wide range of fabric weights suitable for every purpose from clothing and accessories to upholstery and soft furnishings. With over 500 tartans to choose from, you are spoilt for choice.

All our tartan fabric is woven in Scotland by mills with centuries of experience

Shearing

TRUSTPILOT REVIEW

“The Ultimate Source for Scottish Fabrics. Every enquiry made is responded to with immediacy, kindness and professionalism. If you’re looking for Scottish tartan fabric, this should be the ONLY place one looks.”

Jonathan, USA

Spinning

Weaving

Find out more about weaving

Dyeing

Fabric by the metre

Sample swatches of every fabric in every tartan are available in store and online. Purchase as little as 30cm to a whole bolt of fabric.

Tartan design

Commemorate your anniversary, corporate event or celebration with a unique tartan designed by ScotlandShop and registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans.

Emily, our designer, will work with you to understand your story, identify significant colours, and define your dream outcomes, before producing beautiful, unique designs for you to choose from.

Looking for a tartan for uniforms or a particular garment? We can apply your design to a huge variety of images, to provide artists impressions of what the tartan will look like on kilts, skirts, waistcoats and more, before you commit to the weave.

Minimum cloth orders apply.

One of our favourite designs in 2023 where we created a tartan for The Washington Tattoo in 2 variations, one for the founders and members and another version for the general public.

TRUSTPILOT REVIEW

“I couldn’t be more pleased with my new kilt, the staff were friendly and helpful which made the whole experience great.”

William, UK

St Andrew’s Day

St Andrew’s Day celebrations began in the 18th century in the United States, led by a group of wealthy Scottish immigrants in Charleston, South Carolina, wishing to reconnect with their Scottish roots and promote Saint Andrew’s philanthropic ideals. They set up the St. Andrew’s Society of Charleston in 1729 and began the tradition of celebrating on 30 November, while becoming famous in the area for their protection of widows and orphans. Similar Scottish societies were soon established across the United States and remain today.

Read the full story behind St. Andrews Day

United States St Andrews & Earl of St Andrews

1. Men’s Kilt Outfit Casual Kilt & Prince Charlie The very best quality, traditionally made tartan kilt outfit with black Prince Charlie jacket

2. The Kilted Skirt A wardrobe staple available in any length from mini to maxi

3. Wool Tartan & Velvet Stole Steal the show with our beautiful tartan velvet stole

4. Velvet & Tartan Evening Bag Textures combine drawing the Clan together

5. Court Shoes Custom made in your chosen tartan

6. St Andrews Day Box The perfect gift for Scots celebrating St. Andrews Day

Scott Red Modern & Scott Green Weathered

Not near our stores? Book a virtual measuring appointment

The Kate Coat Inspired by a Princess, tailored to perfection

Beautifully crafted cardigan,

the warmth and comfort

Classic or slim fit, belt loops or side adjusters, turn-ups or pleats?

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2. Women’s Cable Aran Cardigan

knitted in merino wool

3. Men’s V Neck Geelong Lambswool Sweater Nothing beats

of our Geelong lambswool jumpers

4. Trousers

5. Tartan Sporran Bag The ultimate twist to a highlandwear classic

6. Wool Tartan Tie A Scottish staple for your wardrobe

Christmas

Celebrate Christmas with our Clan of the month for December, the mighty Clan Scott. Sir Walter Scott, Scottish Historian, Novelist, Poet and Playwright lived a few miles from ScotlandShop, at Abbotsford, near Melrose, and Scott’s View, taking in the River Tweed and Eildon Hills, is the Scottish Borders’ most famous viewpoint.

Hogmanay Ceilidh

Hogmanay: The Scottish word for the last day of the year. We love a good party in Scotland and have just the attire to make it a great one. Robert Burns’ ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is sung at the stroke of midnight to celebrate the start of the New Year.

TRUSTPILOT REVIEW

“I’m so glad to have my suit completed. The fabric is lovely and the tailoring is the best I’ve seen.”

Scott, USA

Auld Lang Syne Modern & Auld Lang Syne Grey

1. The 3 Piece Suit Made to measure with every detail customised to suit your unique style

2. Short Sleeve Tartan Shift Dress Transition from day to evening wear with ease

3. Machair Scottish Brooch The finishing touch for any sash or scarf

4. Women’s Tartan Boots Block Heel or Narrow Heel

5. The Muckle Peerie Poak Clutch Bag In Scots muckle is big, peerie is to have a look and poak is a bag

6. Bow Tie Self tie or ready tied, available in over 500 tartans

7. Brogues Leather and tartan combine for a modern take on the traditional brogue

Burns Check & Rose Red Modern

1. Bolero Jacket The perfect companion to our shift dress or elevate a pair of jeans

2. Tweed Argyll Kilt Jacket & Waistcoat Fashion forward with all the traditional details

3. Kilt Pin The perfect finishing touch

4. All Round Pleated Skirt A feminine take on the classic kilt

5. Traditional Heavyweight 8 yard kilt The King of kilts

6. Formal Dress Sporran Elevate your kilt outfit

7. Kitten Heels Step out in style with our tartan heels

8. Tartan Kilt Flashes The essential companion to your kilt socks

9. Kilt Socks / Hose Available in a range of co-ordinating colours

Burns Night

Celebrating our national bard

Rabbie Burns was born in Alloway on January 25, 1759. Every year we celebrate his lyrical poetry and rewriting of Scottish folk songs with an Address to a Haggis… Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great Chieftain o’ the pudding-race!

When it was proposed that a Robert Burns tartan should be created, it was decided to model it on the black and white Shepherd’s Check. The overcheck introduced ‘the hodden grey and a’ that’ and a little flavour of green fields was added.

Ask us about designing your own, unique tartan

Blithe Yule

Did you know? Christmas only became a national holiday in Scotland in 1958.

Embroidered personalisation options available for an extra special touch

1. Magnus the Tartan Gonk Add a touch of Scottish mythicism to your home

2. Scottish Tartan Heart Share the Clan love

3. The Garland The Christmas decoration you’ll never want to put away

4. The Brushed Wool Rug The essential piece of tartan for every family

TRUSTPILOT REVIEW

“I absolutely love the Maxwell plaid Christmas stocking I bought for my grandson.”

Maxine, USA

Stewart Royal & Stewart Dress Modern

5. Tartan Christmas Stocking The ultimate gift for the Clan member in your life

6. Tartan Christmas Decorations Morag The Highland Cow & Santa, larger selection online

7. Westie Highland Terrier Decoration Everyone loves a West Highland Terrier

8. Wool Tartan Ribbon Perfect for Christmas cakes, wreaths and other decorations

9. Tartan Bow Decorations The decoration for every occasion

10. Christmas Tree Skirt The finishing touch to a perfectly decorated tree

Made to order in over 500 tartans

Earl of St Andrews

Fine Scottish Dining

Whatever the occasion, our tartan tableware adds a unique Scottish flavour to your gathering. Select a simple table runner as your centrepiece or add in napkins, hearts, bows and ribbons to create the full tartan experience.

Clootie dumpling is the Scottish answer to Christmas pudding and very similar. Clootie packs in the raisins, cinnamon, spices and apples, but is boiled in a cloot (cloth).

1. Napkins Matching runners and tablecloths available

2. Tartan Table Runner Create an instant Scottish centrepiece

3. Tartan Bow Decorations Designed for trees, use everywhere

4. Wool Tartan Ribbon Available in hundreds of tartans for a myriad of uses

5. Celtic Heart Decoration Bring the tartan love into your home

Big Wool Tartan Bow Pick a tartan and decorate doors, chair backs, church pews, wedding cars and more

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TRUSTPILOT REVIEW

“Very easy to order. My lovely cushion arrived on time. Excellent service and great quality goods. Will be ordering again in a couple of months.”

Tartan Interiors

The MacFarlanes, motto “This I’ll defend”, became notorious amongst neighbouring Clans for their cattle rustling activities, so much so that the full moon was jokingly known as MacFarlane’s Lantern. There are seven different MacFarlane tartans, discover the full range on the website or use the QR code to the left.

Melika, GB

MacFarlane Hunting Modern, Clan Modern & Clan Weathered

Embroidered personalisation options available for an extra special touch

1. Piped Cushions Decorate your home with your Celtic roots

2. Faux Fur Backed Tartan Throw Throw in a little tartan made in Scotland

3. Tartan Doorstop Keep the door open in style

4. The Brushed Wool Rug For the full range of over 500 tartans choose the fleece back, faux fur or quilted throw

5. Essential Cushions Did you know we can personalise your cushion with mottos & dates

6. Fleece Backed Throw Your choice of tartan, backed with super snuggly fleece

7. Tartan Curtains Pinch and pencil pleat, tab top and eyelet curtains, or choose tartan roman blinds

Hamilton Green Ancient, Hamilton Red Modern & Hamilton Green Modern

Luxury Scottish Gifts for Her

1. Tartan Sash The perfect pairing to elevate an outfit

2. Tartan Mini Kilt Our best selling skirt with all the traditional detail of a full kilt

3. Muckle Fantoosh Handbag Be fancy in your family tartan

4. Tartan Stole Wrap up in your choice of over 500 tartans woven in Scotland

5. Amelia Tartan Hat An elegant, practical hat

6. Zip Up Ankle Boots Flat, zip up boot in your favourite tartan

7. Tartan Kilt Bag Wear across the body or hanging from the shoulder

Gift wrap options available see page 35 for more information

The perfect Clan wrap-up for cool evenings and Scottish weather

9. Merino Wool Aran Poncho Supersoft merino wool poncho knitted in traditional Aran cable style

A tartan floral finishing touch

Unique Scottish Gifts for Him

TRUSTPILOT REVIEW

“Trainers! Trainers! Trainers! I Absolutely LOVE my Clan specific tartan trainers. They are so comfortable and the perfect fit!”

Kara, USA

Embroidered personalisation options available for an extra special touch

1. Braces Super functional and sophisticatedly stylish

2. Tie You can never have too many tartan ties

3. Flat Cap In days gone by also known as a bonnet

4. Messenger Bag Pack up your essentials in our super functional messenger bag

5. Tartan Trainers Wear smart, wear casual

6. Waistcoat Choose your style with lapel, pocket, button and lining options galore

7. Bow Tie Ready tied and available in over 500 tartans

8. Tartan Cummerbund Top off a dinner jacket in style

9. Bomber Jacket Smart or casual, wear all year

Ferguson Ancient, Modern & Weathered

Memorable Scottish Gifts for Children

1. Tartan Christmas Stocking A truly unique, seasonal gift that really will last a lifetime

2. Aran Lumber Cardigan Beautifully knitted with traditional brown buttons

3. The Kilt Beautifully made in Scotland with all the traditional details

4. Tartan Romper Suit Supersoft, lightweight and very adorable

5. Tartan Baby Shoes The cutest handmade tartan baby shoes

6. Tartan Tam Complete with the traditional pom pom on the top

7. Truffles The Highland Cow Soft, cuddly, and the perfect gift

Embroidered personalisation options available for an extra special touch

Ross Red Modern, Hunting Modern & Hunting Weathered

All our tartan fabric is woven in Scotland by mills with centuries of experience

8. Highlander Teddy Bear Sporting traditional Highland Dress in the tartan of your choice

9. Dancer Teddy Bear Supersoft Bear in a tartan dress with matching bow

10. Tartan Pinafore Dress Beautiful tartan pinafore with button fastenings and a bias cut skirt

11. Tartan Hair Brooches Delicately crafted and decorated with a cluster of beads

Young Modern & Young Weathered

Tee off in Tartan

The first record of golf in Scotland dates back to the 15th century when in 1457, golf was banned by parliament as it was seen as a distraction from military training. The ban was repealed in 1502 and King James IV made the first documented purchase of golf clubs in the same year.

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in a comfortable style and great to wear on and off the course

Golf Trousers Cut

2. Tartan Golf Cap Cap to match your tartan golf trousers!

3. Women’s Tartan Cap We love this very girly version of your favourite tartan cap

4. Golf Headcover Socks Headcovers with an elasticated sock style neck

Scottish Cashmere

TRUSTPILOT REVIEW

“Smooth, no hassle transaction. Outstanding cashmere sweater. Thank you!”

Marianne, USA

5. Men’s Cashmere Cable Knit Sweater 4 ply cashmere for an extra luxurious finish

6. Classic Tartan Cashmere Scarf The ultimate in warmth and style

7. Cashmere Hot Water Bottle Cover and Bed Socks Set Keep warm in bed with the ultimate luxury gift set

8. Cashmere Beret Knitted in Scotland in 5 colours, perfect for winter walks

9. Cashmere Scarf & Gloves Set Boxed up and ready to present in a range of gorgeous colours

Wear the luxury of Cashmere made in Scotland

Black Watch Modern & Black Watch Ancient

Not sure about your Clan? Book a Clan consultation to unearth your roots

Scottish Presents for Pooches

1. Tartan Dog Collar Available in 4 sizes and any tartan

2. Tartan Dog Lead Match to the collar, three sizes available

3. The Bandanna The perfect tartan accessory for any Scottish pet

4. The Bow Tie A little tartan charm for your 4 legged friend

The Hairy Coo

We do love Scotland’s iconic Highland Cow, with those huge horns framing a grand head and ridiculously long fringe covering their eyes.

1. Highland Cow Gift Set Highland Cow Reversible Throw, ‘Truffles’ the Highland Cow, and a quirky themed mug

2. Highland Cow Cushion Every one is a little bit different, a unique accessory to join the herd

3. Highland Cow Dress Sporran The ultimate dress sporran, made with tan leather and cow hair

4. Hamish the Highland Cow Decoration With his shaggy, ginger coat and long horns

5. Highland Cow Brooch Made in Scotland from lead free pewter

6. Highland Cow Cufflinks The iconic Hairy Coo available as very cool cufflinks

Show allegiance to the Clan

Sharing kinship, the word ‘Clan’ derives from the Gaelic word ‘Clann’ or ‘Clanna’ for children, and describes a close-knit group of relatives, however you didn’t need to be related to the Clan chief to be considered a part of the Clan. Before Clan followers began wearing their chief’s Clan crest they wore their Clan plant tucked into their bonnet.

1. Black Hip Flask Set 6oz matt black finish stainless steel Hip Flask, Clan crest engraved on one side

2. Clan Crest Quaich Traditional Scottish friendship cup, choose from over 300 Scottish and Irish Clan crests

3. Clan Crest Kilt Pin Beautiful kilt pins, Made in Scotland

4. Clan Crest Cufflinks Match your cufflinks to your kilt pin

5. Clan Crest Badge Wear your heritage with pride

6. Clan Crest Belt Buckle The perfect finishing touch, belts available separately

7. Luxury Sporran Flask 6oz round sporran flask with the Clan crest of your choice

Gift Wrap

Enhance your gifting experience with our gift wrapping service. When you choose to add gift wrap to your order, your little piece of Scotland will be beautifully encased in a quality gift box and lovingly wrapped in tissue paper, ensuring your gesture is sure to be treasured from the moment it’s received. Add your special message and have your gift delivered directly to the recipient wherever they are in the world.

Give the Gift of Tartan Design

The ultimate tartan gift, the design of your own, unique officially registered tartan. Gift the full experience including consultations with our designer, initial designs and registration of your final design with the Scottish Register of Tartans.

Gift Voucher

Looking for the perfect gift but can’t decide on tartan or measurements? A voucher includes the opportunity for an exclusive appointment with one of our tartan team.

For the Clans and Scottish Societies

We love being involved in your individual communities. Whether it’s celebrating you as our Clan of the Month, attending your gatherings or meeting you at Highland games, there is nothing we enjoy more than hearing your stories, learning from you, and perhaps helping, in our own small, ScotlandShop way, to keep your communities alive and thriving.

New York City Tartan Week

We are proud supporters of New York City Tartan Week and the committee who work so hard to make it happen. We are the official weaver and stockist of the tartan, with 20% of all New York Tartan week tartan sales going directly to the Committee to ensure we can continue to march down 6th Avenue in April each year.

Community is at the heart of ScotlandShop. Everywhere we go around the world we are lucky to join amazing communities whether they are Clans, Scottish societies, clubs and more. We want to do our bit to ensure that Scottish heritage and culture is preserved, celebrated and promoted now and in the future. These are just some of the fabulous communities we are a part of.

1. Pictured is Chicago Scots President, Gus Noble

2. ScotlandShop are the official sponsors of the NYC Tartan Week Celtic Canines Join Tam the Tailor on 6th Avenue, with hundreds of four legged friends

Need some help choosing a tartan, sizing advice or just a bit more information? Emailinfo@scotlandshop.com

Events

We will be popping up around the UK, US and Canada with our Clan consultations and measuring service to help you create your dream Scottish ensemble. Keep up to date with In Store

Events, Pop up stores, Highland Games and Scottish festivals we will be attending.

White Heather Club

Ye Dancin, because we, most definitely, are askin! Check out Edinburgh’s best ceilidh club, taking place on the last Thursday of the month at Bonnie & Wild in the St James Quarter in Edinburgh. The White Heather Club features a live band and caller, lots of dances you know and a few you don’t and our swatch books, Clan consultations and massive tartan throne. It’s all free, just search online to book your tickets.

3. ScotlandShop are proud supporters of the communities we work in, including, of course our HQ town pipe band, Duns Pipe Band

4. We designed the Doddie’5 Tartan supporting the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and fundraising to find a cure for MND

Keep up to date with all events

Choose your Experience

Join us in our Edinburgh or Albany, NY stores or virtually via video call. For each appointment type you have the option to include a tartan and Clan consultation. If you are unsure of your family tartan or Clan link, this is always a great place to start!

Kilt/Highlandwear Experience

Be fitted and measured for a traditional tartan kilt outfit and talked through the many accessories and the stories behind them.

Tailored Suit Experience

Choose and style a made to measure two or threepiece suit. Our experienced staff will offer insights into choosing your perfect tartan or tweed, along with all the finishing details, and will measure you for the ideal suit for your special event.

Womenswear Experience

Select your dream tartan and be measured for a beautiful tartan dress, skirt, jacket or trousers perfect for any occasion.

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