Hire of the Month - John Muir Way - April 2025
Illustration by Camilla Seddon, commissioned by Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers
The John Muir Way is a spectacular coast to coast route spanning 215km across the diverse landscape & communities of central Scotland.
Opened in 2014 to commemorate the centenery of John Muirs death, the popular path meanders from his coastal birthplace of Dunbar in East Lothian to the Port of Helensburgh on the firth of Clyde, where the Muir family departed on their emmigration to the USA in 1849.
From wild rocky coastlines, through moorland and forests onto sprawling urban townscapes and industrial territories, the John Muir Way represents much of Scotlands varied environments, mirroring many of John Muirs own passionate interests.
The John Muir Way Tartan was created to celebrate the opening of the John Muir Way, devised by Scottish Natural Heritage.
The John Muir Way Tartan
Image by Louise Nicolson
John Muir is well recognised as a man of many talents; farmer, naturalist, botanist, inventor, explorer, mountaineer, writer - but is best known as a pioneer of nature conservation.
Living and raising his own young family in the small harbour town of Dunbar, Gordon Nicolson was honoured to design a modern tartan to recognise the life and influence of John Muir. Inspired by " the Father of the National parks" legacy, and by the stunning coastline, countryside & Lammermuir hills which surround Dunbar - this special tartans place remains secure in Gordon’s heart. It is a design that seems likely to have delighted the great environmentalist himself.
We hope too, that he might appreciate our exclusive John Muir Way Kilts being handmade from tartan woven in 100% Scottish wool, by Lochcarron of Scotland.
The colours woven represent;
Green & Brown - earthy nature
Blue - the sea & sky
Red - red sandstone and a nod to the Dunbar tartan
images by Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves."
Image by Louise Nicolson
Government protection should be thrown around every wild grove and forest on the mountains, as it is around every private orchard, and the trees in public parks. To say nothing of their value as fountains of timber, they are worth infinitely more than all the gardens and parks of towns.
By Underwood & Underwood Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3517191
Image by Louise Nicolson. Gordon Nicolson & Son, Hamish walking through Yosemite Valley, wearing John Muir Way Tartan Kilts.
The John Muir Way, at Belhaven Bay, East Lothian
John Muir Way Tartan Hire Outfits
Exclusive to Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers, our John Muir Way Tartan Hire outfits can be traditionally styled with individual personality.
Let our Highlandwear experts guide you through our carefully curated accessory options -
from jacket styles,
sporran choices,
to tie colours.
You may be hiring just for the occasion, but we want to help you to express your own sartorial flair !
Image by Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers
"In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks."
Exclusive Offer - John Muir Way Tartan - Hire of the Month
John Muir Way tartan Hire Packages booked throughout the month of April 2025 can enjoy a 10% discount on the package price!
Use code GNK10APR25 at checkout
Offer applies to all John Muir Way Tartan Hire Outfits booked
throughout April 2025, for any occasion date.
Subject to availability.
Can not be combined with any other offer.
Image by Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers
John Muir Way Tartan /Peat Holyrood Hire Outfit
Exclusive to GNK
Package includes:
- 8 yard kilt in exclusive John Muir Way tartan
- Peat Holyrood 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.
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