THE TARTAN MASTERS

We go behind the scenes at Lochcarron of Scotland – a stalwart in the tartan industry

JEREMY FLINT

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 in 1892. The enterprise was initially modest with three hand looms until Peter acquired Huddersfield Mill (which he later renamed Bridge Mill) in 1907 with 12 water powered looms. In 1947 Anderson…

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