Margo Page, Founder & Managing Director of Great Scot, Dame Laura Lee, Founder of Maggies, with the new Registered Tartan.

Witness a Scottish Tartan Being Born

Follow Maggie's Tartan from design to loom - a collaboration between Great Scot and Maggie's Cancer Care, woven with purpose in Scotland's historic mills.

Follow the Weaving Journey -

MAKING MAGIC

When two remarkable Scottish women share a vision, one to preserve our textile heritage, the other to transform cancer care, something extraordinary happens.

Maggie's Tartan is born from a collaboration between Great Scot and Maggie's Cancer Care, honouring Dame Laura Lee's pioneering work creating spaces where people with cancer can find support, free of charge, across the UK.

Every thread in this tartan carries meaning. The carefully chosen colours represent different cancers, each shade a symbol of hope, resilience, and the unwavering support Maggie's centres provide to thousands of families every year.

This isn't just fabric. It's a legacy woven into Scotland's oldest craft, supporting both cancer care and the traditional skills of our Highland mills.

From Design Board to Highland Loom

The Story of Maggie's Tartan Colours

Maggie's Tartan celebrates the full spectrum of cancer awareness, pinks, purples, greys, mauves, and every shade in between. Each thread represents a different cancer ribbon colour, woven together to create something inclusive and welcoming, just like Maggie's Centres themselves. This isn't just one shade of pink or purple; it's a tartan that honours every journey, every story, and every person touched by cancer. A design as diverse and compassionate as the community it supports.

Every Thread Supports Two Main Causes

1. Supporting Maggie's Cancer Care

How does your purchase help?

Your purchase funds:

Free psychological support for people with cancer
Benefits advice and practical guidance
Welcoming spaces in Maggie's centres across the UK
Support for families navigating cancer together

We also match customer donations at checkout and pay annual licensing fees to support this vital work.

Wilson & Alison at Maggie's

"Getting that wee bit extra support helped me feel less alone - it made a big difference. Maggie’s has helped me to understand what it is to be a carer, and given me the support to be there for Wilson."

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Your purchase also supports Traditional Weaving

2. Preserving Scottish Heritage

Traditional weaving in family-owned mills

Your purchase supports:

Master weavers using traditional techniques passed through generations
Family-owned mills, some operating for over a century
7,000+ jobs in rural Scottish communities
The preservation of centuries-old textile skills

Join the Journey - Get Exclusive Access

When you sign up to follow Maggie's Tartan weaving journey, you'll receive:

Behind-the-scenes photographs from the mill floor
Educational content about traditional tartan weaving techniques
First notification when Maggie's Tartan launches
Early-bird offers & purchase opportunities before public release
Exclusive launch day discount code

Woven by Masters in Scotland's Historic Mills

For over 30 years, Great Scot has partnered exclusively with family-owned Scottish mills, some operating for generations, to preserve traditional weaving techniques.

We're the second-largest buyer of traditional woven tartans and tweeds in the UK, and every tartan we create undergoes rigorous quality control at every stage: dyeing, weaving, and finishing.

Maggie's Tartan will be woven using the same authentic methods our mill partners have perfected over centuries, ensuring historical accuracy and exceptional quality.

This isn't mass production. This is craftsmanship, heritage, and purpose woven together.

Traditional weaving at one of our partner mills in the Scottish Highlands

Follow Maggie's Weaving Journey

Be part of this story from the very beginning

Our Charity Tartan Heritage

Maggie's Tartan joins Great Scot's collection of meaningful charity collaborations:

WE BELIEVE IN HARNESSING THE POWER OF TARTAN FOR GOOD

Ukraine Forever Tartan Combining Ukraine's flag colours with Scotland's saltire—a symbol of solidarity woven into heritage.

Curaidh Pink Ribbon Tartan Multiple shades of pink supporting breast cancer awareness, with 10% of sales donated to the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

100% Registration Success Rate. Every charity tartan we've created for either charity, corporate or personal use has been registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans on the first application, a testament to our design expertise and commitment to authenticity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Maggie's Tartan be available to purchase? We estimate 16 weeks from the start of weaving, though traditional production timelines can vary. Subscribers will be notified first when it's ready. Some non-woven products will be available just before Christmas and the woven, just after Christmas.

How long does traditional weaving take? Traditional tartan weaving is a careful process involving warping, weaving, and finishing. Each stage requires skill and precision, we never rush quality. We try to work with a 12-16 week schedule.

What products will be available? Kilts, scarves, children's clothing, and bespoke designs. We have been asked to add very affordable gifts too, so look out for mugs, buffs and t-shirts! We can create custom pieces for special occasions or corporate gifts.

How much goes to Maggie's Cancer Care? Maggie's receives 10% of profits from every sale, after production costs (yarn, dyeing, weaving, and finishing). Beyond this, we designed and registered their legacy tartan at no cost to them, we donate lots of products for their fundraising activities, all marketing costs are covered too- because awareness is one of the most valuable assets a charity can have, and match customer donations at checkout.

Can I design a custom tartan, too? Absolutely. We've created many charity, corporate and personal tartans with 100% registration success. You can just design or go on to weave tartan too. Whatever you decide our team are exceptionally experienced and talented. The design process is collaborative and can take as little as one week, depending on your needs.

What makes Great Scot's tartans authentic? We work exclusively with family-owned Scottish mills that prioritise historical accuracy and traditional weaving methods. Every tartan we use is registered on the Scottish Register of Tartans and approved by the Lord Lyon. Our tartans are woven traditionally, not mass-produced, and undergo quality control at every stage.

About Great Scot

"For 12 years, Great Scot has been on a mission to preserve our traditional - fragile textile heritage. We do this by working exclusively with family-owned mills in Great Britain & Ireland"

Margo Page Founder & MD of Great Scot

Great Scot was founded by Margo Page, who brings over 30 years of experience in the local & international textile industry, she leads a highly qualified team, committed to slow fashion, ethical production, and supporting rural Scottish communities.

We weave, cut, and sew traditional Scottish tartans and tweeds, not for commercial viability alone, but to keep centuries-old skills alive and thriving.

Contact: answers@greatscotscotland.com Website: greatscotscotland.com

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