The rich tapestry of Scottish tartans, with their distinct chequered patterns, have woven their way into Scottish culture to such an extent that the word ‘tartan’ is now a byword for all things Scottish.
One company that has seen this firsthand is Lochcarron of Scotland, which has been weaving tartan for over 130 years.
Starting in the Scottish Borders, the origins of the brand can be traced back to founder Peter Anderson, of Galashiels, who began working in the woollen mills for which the town was famous at the age of 12 before setting up his own business
