Tattoo Tartan: the plaid facts
The first Edinburgh Military Tattoo tartan was created in 1983. In 1998 the current producer, Brigadier Mel Jameson and the Tattoo Board of Directors took a decision to mark the 50th anniversary of the Tattoo by designing a Jubilee tartan.
In conjunction with one of Scotland's foremost tartan experts, Peter MacDonald, a new tartan was created. Its design is based on the original Government tartan set using a red colour from the little known Band tartan and a black stripe to represent the City of Edinburgh.
The Jubilee tartan was officially launched in June 1999 in time for the 50th Tattoo and the new millennium. |
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Tattoo Tartan Handbag
From a unique collaboration between the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Braehead Leather Company in Glasgow comes a beautiful ladies accessories range which is launched with this stunning handbag.
Tailored in the Tattoo Tartan, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Tattoo and complimented with Scottish Leather handles and hand stitched trim; this special piece is only available in small numbers from the Tattoo Shop. It is finished with internal phone and coin pocket.
Quite simply every single process in this bag's manufacture is conducted in Scotland by the finest craftspeople. The handbag is 32cm wide and 40cm high (including the handles).
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Tartan Tie - Reiver
A large selection of quality tartan ties made by Lochcarron of Scotland.
Full list of tartans with images
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Tartan Scarf
100% lambswool tartan scarf made by Lochcarron of Scotland. Each scarf comes with a history of its tartan on the back of the label. (30 x 150cm)
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Tattoo Tartan Knee Rug
A luxury knee rug made from the exclusive Jubilee Tattoo Tartan by the renowned weavers, Lochcarron of Galashiels. The rug is finished with a gold embroidered Edinburgh Tattoo logo. (30 x 50 inches)
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Tattoo Tartan Tie
A smart tie for day or evening wear and made to the highest standards. (More tartan ties are available further down the page).
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Tattoo Tartan Stole
Beautiful pure wool tartan stole with traditional hand finished tassled ends. This is a stunning garment, which looks amazing with ladies evening wear.
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Tattoo Tartan Scarf
A warm and generous length lambswool scarf made exclusively for the Tattoo in Scotland. (12x58 inches)
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Hot Waterbottle
Perfect for cold winter nights, this hot waterbottle with Tattoo Jubilee Tartan fleece cover is great to snuggle up to in bed.
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Trekker Rug/Bag
The unique Tattoo trekker bag, as used in the Royal box at the show, contains a large waterproof backed fleece rug in the 50th Anniversary Tattoo Tartan. (Open size 100cm x 145cm)
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Fleece Pack Rug
A practical and unique gift. Essential for the Castle Esplanade on Tattoo nights. Pure wool backed with 100% waterproof fleece rug. Great for picnics. Packs away to small pillow shape. (Open Size 66 x 92 cm)
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