Designing Your Own Tartan

July 11, 2024

Tartan is synonymous with Scotland and there are thousands of variations available. Here at MacGregor and MacDuff we have more than 4,000 options alone to choose from and while it can be great to have so much choice, sometimes it can be difficult to select the right one for you. That’s where our Tartan Design Service comes in, keep reading to find out more.

Designing The Anderson Wedding Tartan

May 08, 2024

Tartan is a link to your past, present and future and there’s nothing quite like designing and owning your own bespoke tartan to immortalise your legacy. With the help of our in-house tartan designer, you can create your own exclusive tartan to represent your family, business or organisation. We love seeing your tartan designs come to life and James and Stefanie were kind enough to share the story of the tartan they designed for their wedding day.

Louis and Xenia's Wedding Day

January 17, 2024

With the new year in full swing, we’ve been looking back on all of the brilliant wedding days we were a part of in 2023. When we saw the spectacular images from Louis and Xenia’s wedding, we just knew we wanted to know more about the story behind their day. The couple were kind enough to take the time to tell us about their wedding day, as well as their experience with our Tartan Design Service.

Dapper Tartan Design

November 29, 2023

Many of our Tartan Design customers reach out to us as they are marking a special occasion. We take great pride in helping people celebrate life’s milestones, like Michael Sold, who worked with us to create a tartan ahead of the 33rd anniversary of his wedding to his wife Beatrice.

Designing the McMonagle Wedding Tartan

November 01, 2023

At MacGregor and MacDuff we are proud to keep the art of tartan designing alive to help people honour their family and create heirlooms that will be enjoyed for many years to come. We worked closely with Ryan McMonagle and his family on a tartan that celebrated the coming together of two families on his wedding day to Jonny.

Glasgow Caledonian University Window Display

September 26, 2023

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of collaborating with Glasgow Caledonian University on one of their industry live projects. We worked with Second Year Fashion Design with Business students as they were set the task of creating a range of streetwear incorporating elements of our Mist tartans.

Fèis Ìle Tartan Design Competition

September 20, 2023

The Fèis Ìle Festival is an annual event celebrating the beautiful Isle of Islay. Spanning across 10 days, the event is a gathering of whisky and Islay lovers alike. The festival showcases the culture and spirit of the island and supports local charities, organisations and artists. We were delighted to be approached by the Fèis Ìle Committee this year as they launched a competition to design a tartan for the festival.

Design Your Own Tartan

April 26, 2023

Scotland’s relationship with tartan spans centuries, from traditional Clan tartans to modern universal tartans, Scotland is a more colourful place thanks to these simple cloth designs. There are thought to be upwards of 7,000 different tartans and variations on record which really puts the significance of tartan into perspective. While some of these tartan designs may be restricted, meaning not just anyone can buy or wear them, there is still a significant amount of choice available to the average person when it comes to finding a tartan for a new kilt or another highlandwear item. The question is, does more...

What is tartan?

February 22, 2023

Tartan is a traditional Scottish fabric pattern characterized by intersecting lines and vibrant colors running both horizontally and vertically. Originating in Scotland as early as the 3rd century, tartan plays a crucial role in Scotland's culture and history. Each Scottish clan historically had its own unique tartan pattern, symbolizing its identity and heritage. By the 18th century, tartan had become synonymous with Highland dress. Following the Jacobite's defeat at the Battle of Culloden, the British government banned tartan and all other aspects of Highland culture as a form of punishment. Today, tartan remains a powerful symbol of Scottish pride and...

Our Harris Mist Tartan

February 01, 2023

The earliest known example of tartan in Scotland is a small piece of fabric called the Falkirk Tartan. The piece of cloth was found in a pot alongside 2,000 silver coins and was named the Falkirk Tartan due to its discovery location at Bell’s Meadow, near Falkirk. The cloth is estimated to be roughly 1,700 years old which for reference was during the time of Roman occupation in Britain. The discovery of the Falkirk Tartan in 1993 underpins Scotland's relationship with tartan throughout history. Tartan isn’t just some novelty pattern that Scotland uses for tourism marketing purposes, it’s deeply seeded...

Vivienne Westwood's Tartans

January 04, 2023

The world of fashion lost an icon last week with the passing of designer Vivienne Westwood. A true pioneer of British fashion, Westwood became synonymous with a punk style that was feminine and radical. The inclusion of tartan is one of the most recognisable aspects of her designs, making them both quintessentially British and rebellious at the same time. Read on to find out more about the tartans used by Vivienne Westwood and how she shared our love of Scottish cloth!