Our Tartan Design Service allows you to create a tartan that is entirely your own. Designed in collaboration with our in-house team and woven in Scotland, each tartan can be registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans.

Our design team will work with you from the first conversation through to the finished cloth. Your tartan can be made into anything from a kilt or plaid to a shawl or blanket, something to wear, to give or simply to keep.

The First Steps

To begin your creative journey, we will arrange a Tartan Design Consultation, either in-store at one of our eight locations across Scotland or via a virtual call using Zoom or Teams.

This consultation allows us to understand your vision and objectives for the project.

During this session, we will explore your ideas, define the design brief and walk you through the tartan registration process.

Inspiration may be drawn from personal or organisational elements, such as a significant date, a family crest or wedding colours. For businesses, we can incorporate brand colours, logo motifs or event palettes. We will also look at ways to integrate meaningful numbers, colour combinations or other symbolic details into your final design.

The Design Process

The design phase begins with the selection of yarns and colours, with a maximum of six colours permitted in each tartan. Based on this palette, our experienced team will develop several design options.

At this stage, we ask that you confirm the intended use of your tartan, for example, whether it is for a kilt, scarf or blanket. This allows us to tailor your design to the appropriate fabric type.

We will provide a selection of tartan concepts, which can be shared electronically or sent in print format by post.

Once a final design has been chosen, we will arrange for yarn samples to be delivered to you, enabling you to see the colour combinations exactly as they will appear in the woven fabric.

Registering Your Tartan

When your tartan design is complete, we will submit it on your behalf to the Scottish Register of Tartans. This official registration provides provenance and ensures your design is preserved in the national archive. A certificate of authenticity can also be provided.

Weaving Your Tartan

With your tartan now registered, we can proceed with weaving your fabric.

Whether you choose to have your tartan made into kilts, accessories or homewares, we will advise you on production timelines and take any necessary measurements at the point of order.

Contact Us

Looking to find out more or book an appointment? You can contact our team directly on the contact details below.

01224 405 300 | highlandwear@mccalls.co.uk