Approximate Braveheart Tartan

**BobsYourUncle** · 27th July 10, 02:24 PM

My question to the rabble is: what tartan readily available from the various mills most closely approximates the Braveheart tartan worn by Mel Gibson in the movie? I am looking for a tartan in which all of the colors are muted, and would not make me look like an overstuffed barcalounger from 1969.

Some time ago, back in 2007, our own Rocky of USA Kilts tracked down the Braveheart Tartan worn by Mel Gibson in the movie. He also reported that the tartan was of a loose weave, and was not suitable for a stitched, or tailored kilt. The original thread is here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...t-kilts-28432/

I am looking for suggestions as to a substitute from which a tailored kilt could be made. What say you all?

**ShaunMaxwell** · 27th July 10, 02:39 PM

Our own McClef has a kilt in this tartan...

See thread: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...veheart-43505/

Woven by Islay Woollen Mill.

If you're looking for something in earthtones, you might try Brodie Hunting Weathered (Locharron, 16 oz.) or Buchanan Hunting Muted (Marton Mills, 16 oz.).

Brodie Hunting Weathered:

Buchanan Hunting Muted:

**Manitoban Keith** · 27th July 10, 02:43 PM

I remember a few months ago Scotweb added the actual tartans from the movie Braveheart and Rob Roy. I popped in "braveheart" in the tartan search and got this

http://www.scotweb.co.uk/tartan/Brav...erm=braveheart

As for whether or not this would be suitable for a kilt, give Scotweb a dingle, i've always found them eager to help.

**Ryan Ross** · 27th July 10, 02:51 PM

I know I've seen a few kilts that were tailored from the Islay Woolen Mills Braveheart tartan, but I too have heard that the weave is a bit loose.

I suppose that the Braveheart movie tartan is somehow protected, BUT...

Matt at the STM, for example, can make you a kilt from custom woven tartan (or tweed) for a very reasonable price. It might be worth considering designing a new tartan, using an on-line tartan generator other than that of Scotweb, that has a similar flavor to that of the Braveheart tartan, and go with a kilt in that. You'd have a top-notch kilt, and in a tartan that's one of a kind! Just a thought.

**xman** · 27th July 10, 03:02 PM

MacMillan Old Weathered comes pretty close

and Ulster has the same palate,

but look at a number of the House of Edgar Irish tartans for some nice colours.

**McClef** · 27th July 10, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by ShaunMaxwell

Our own McClef has a kilt in this tartan...

See thread: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...veheart-43505/

Woven by Islay Woollen Mill.

Thanks for the reminder Shaun - I enjoyed reliving the thread!

And I still enjoy wearing the tartan!

**Downunder Kilt** · 27th July 10, 03:22 PM

If you go to the D C Dalgliesh home page and check out their reproduction tartans, you may find something you like.

**xman** · 27th July 10, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

If you go to the D C Dalgliesh home page and check out their reproduction tartans, you may find something you like.

It should be pointed out that those are all light weight fabrics, but they will custom weave in heavyweight for you.

**Zardoz** · 27th July 10, 03:47 PM

Celtic Croft is your source for all things Braveheart:

http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/tartan/braveheart-tartan/

http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/scottis...aveheart-kilt/

**BobsYourUncle** · 27th July 10, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by ShaunMaxwell

Our own McClef has a kilt in this tartan...

See thread: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...veheart-43505/

Woven by Islay Woollen Mill.

If you're looking for something in earthtones, you might try Brodie Hunting Weathered (Locharron, 16 oz.) or Buchanan Hunting Muted (Marton Mills, 16 oz.).

Brodie Hunting Weathered:

Buchanan Hunting Muted:

Both very good suggestions. They are both very much in the running. Thank you!