Hire of the Month - Holyrood Tartan - August 2025
Upon first glance, Holyrood tartan certainly has a familiar look to it and it's name confirms definite association with our beloved Edinburgh. But are this tartan's connections regal or political ?
Read on to find out...
A Jubilee Celebration
Designed by Alistair Buchan of Lochcarron of Scotland, Holyrood Tartan was conceived to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977.
A fitting tribute to a reigning monarch with a deep love of Scotland
Among many events, parties and services held, and the myriad of memorabilia created to mark the occasion, perhaps the most timelessly appealing and enduringly popular was this beautiful new Tartan, named after the Royal Residence in Scotland's capital city.
The Scottish Tartans Authority Registration notes relating to Holyrood tartan continues; "...additional notes from the Scottish Tartans Society say: 'Holyrood is the Scottish equivalent of Buckingham Palace, the Queen's official residence in Scotland. She is guarded by 'The Royal Company of Archers', a non military force provided by the chiefs of the clans. .."
"...A sample of the Holyrood tartan was presented to the Scottish Tartans Society by Lochcarron Weavers in 1980. Sample in Scottish Tartans Society Johnston Collection. Sample in Scottish Tartans Authority Dalgety Collection."
Based on the Royal Stewart tartan sett, claiming its monarchical lineage, Holyrood Tartan weaves sky blue and earthy brown through a backdrop of deep royal blue. Highlights of golden yellow and white elevate the arrangement, finishing with a commanding stripe of silver.
Holyrood / Lovat Green Tweed Kilt Hire Outfit
Package includes:
- 8 yard kilt in Holyrood tartan
- Lovat Green Tweed jacket and five-buttoned waistcoat
- Sporran and chain strap
- Tie
- Ghillie brogues
- Dummy sgian dubh
- Kilt pin
- Garter flashes
Because nobody's measurements are perfect, we recommend coming into the shop for a fitting. The sooner the better. Go on - it will be fun.
Hire Tartan of the Month - August 2025
Dress regally and enjoy our exclusive offer on all Holyrood Tartan Hire Outfit packages booked throughout August !
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Browse our selection of Holyrood Tartan Hire Outfits here.
T&Cs:
Holyrood Tartan Hire Outfits can be booked in August 2025 for any Hire occasion throughout the year - while stocks last. Any Kilt Outfits hired before and after August 2025 will not be eligible for this discount. No other offers can be used in conjunction with this discount.
“ The Canongate, outside the city proper and outside the Flodden wall and within the precincts of Holyrood, therefore regarded as under the protection of Holy Church, became the aristocratic quarters of the later Stewarts, of the wealthy nobles of the later day. I suppose one may spend a lifetime in Edinburgh, with frequent days in the Old Town, wandering the High Street, with the eye never wearying, always discovering the new. ”
