Where to get the weaving done in 2025?

**figheadair** · 22nd August 25, 03:50 PM

There are three weavers in Scotland that will do custom runs: Andrew Elliott Ltd; House of Edgar and Lochcarron. I have worked with all three but my default would be Lochcarron. This is because they have their own dyehouse and so are very proactive on shade selection. Plus they have the ability to use Scottish wool in their heavy weight range.

**jsrnephdoc** · 22nd August 25, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by figheadair

I had the privilege of designing the tartan and being there that day.

Are you foreground left in the picture? Is there a colloquial name for the modern kilt jacket (I have one, from K-A. It looks just like HM's, but I'll bet not quite the same amount of care was expended making it. What tartan are you wearing? And who is the guy with the braided stuff over his R shoulder? I see that he has a bow or rosette on his kilt; I assume he's an assistant to the King.

But the fabric repair lady was one of the real highlight of our visit. She NEVER stopped smiling.

**OC Richard** · 22nd August 25, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by jsrnephdoc

And who is the guy with the braided stuff over his R shoulder? I see that he has a bow or rosette on his kilt; I assume he's an assistant to the King.

He's Major Jonathan Thompson of 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, in their uniform.

His title is Equerry.

The braided thing is called an Aiguillette. They're common in many militaries including those in the USA.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiguillette

**User** · 22nd August 25, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by figheadair

His name escapes me but he is one of the Lochcarron team. His tartan is not the same as that being viewed by HM.

Are we talking about the man on the far right? That's Keith Russell.

**figheadair** · 22nd August 25, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by User

Are we talking about the man on the far right? That's Keith Russell.

Of course it is, thank you.

**figheadair** · 22nd August 25, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

He's Major Jonathan Thompson of 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, in their uniform.

His title is Equerry.

The braided thing is called an Aiguillette. They're common in many militaries including those in the USA.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiguillette

He is now Lt Col Johnny Thompson and is now Senior Equerry.

**figheadair** · 22nd August 25, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by jsrnephdoc

Are you foreground left in the picture? Is there a colloquial name for the modern kilt jacket (I have one, from K-A. It looks just like HM's, but I'll bet not quite the same amount of care was expended making it. What tartan are you wearing?

Yes, it is I.

The kilt jacket is recent, 2005, but the style is traditional. I'm wearing this tartan which was a reconstruction project that I did with Lochcarron.

**geomick** · 23rd August 25, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by figheadair

Yes, it is I.

The kilt jacket is recent, 2005, but the style is traditional. I a wearing this tartan which was a reconstruction project that I did with Lochcarron.

Was the reconstruction a one time thing or do they produce that tartan as a continuing product?

**jsrnephdoc** · 23rd August 25, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by figheadair

Yes, it is I. The kilt jacket is recent, 2005, but the style is traditional. I a wearing this tartan which was a reconstruction project that I did with Lochcarron.

(with apologies to TS Eliot AND Andrew Lloyd Webber)

While on the GNK website this morning, looking for any news about "The Nursing Tartan," I came across what I assume is a relatively new tartan being sold by them which someone has named "The Holyrood Tartan." That made me wonder just how non-family tartans are named. Did someone at the Scottish Parliament have an official role in that designation? How about tartans named for organizations, such as US States, or branches of the US Military? Or is it "anything goes," so long as it doesn't infringe on another registered design or registered tartan name?