Explore The Exclusive Callanish Tartan

New for 2026, Kiltsforhire Proudly presents the Callanish Tartan. Rich in Heritage and history & one of the most famous Scottish Wedding tartans. Available in sizes 18" to 52" with matching tartan accessories.

Explore the legend of Callanish, dive into the deep history & inspiration behind this breath-taking tartan.

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"Behold The Callanish"

Scotland's Tribute to Love

The Callanish Tartan is The World’s most iconic Scottish Wedding Tartan, and is described as a stunning blend of heritage and romance in the beautiful colours of nature.

Romantics refer to The Callanish as ‘A Love Woven in Time’.

New for 2026, Kiltsforhire Proudly presents the Callanish Tartan. Rich in Heritage and history & one of the most famous Scottish Wedding tartans. Available in sizes 18" to 52" with matching tartan kilts, flashes, ties shoulder plaids. Available to Hire or Buy at Houston Kiltmakers

Explore the legend of Callanish, dive into the deep history & inspiration behind this breath-taking tartan.

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The Callanish Tartan is an elegant ensemble, a unique, exclusive and enchanting tartan, worn by brides and grooms together. To honour the union of two lovers with the enhanced magic of love, passion, fidelity and life together. Created from the timeless spirit and the sacred energy of the ancient Callanish Standing Stones.

Handcrafted in Scotland using traditional techniques and sustainable, recyclable materials, which, in the words of King Charles III, keep Scotland’s heritage skills alive.

Hire one of the most exclusive tartans in Scotland with hires starting from £200. Our traditional kilt hires include everything you could need for a beautiful kilt outfit.

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The Legend of Callanish

The beautiful story & inspiration behind the Callanish tartan

The Callanish Tartan was commissioned by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when Malcolm the weaver was introduced to Her Majesty and beguiled her with stories of wool, of sheep, of Harris Tweed, of Tartan and of Scotland’s textile heritage.

Malcolm visited the Royal Archives of clothes that had been worn by Queen Victoria and The Prince of Wales. It was enthralling to see Queen Victoria’s favourite outfits, The Balmoral Tartan, which Prince Albert designed.

Regal heritage dates back to 1822, when King George IV visited Edinburgh with Sir Walter Scott, and revived the use of Tartan as a symbol of Scotland’s national identity and pride.

The Balmoral Tartan and the magical Callanish Stone Circle on The Isle of Lewis, were the textile design inspiration behind The Callanish Tartan. The beautiful design was dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II was the first Harris Tweed tartan registered.

The Callanish Stone Circle stands proud on The Isle of Lewis coast. The magic and the mystery of the Callanish Stone site dates all the way back to 2,639BC.

The full Moon over The Callanish Stones appears and sets behind ‘Cliusham’ one of the Harris hills, and every 18 years it rises from behind the sacred hill, and over the horizon for four hours, caressing the slender body of the maiden of the mountains, before gently settling behind the Harris hills once more.

Behold the legend of Callanish and the influence of The Balmoral Tartan – a celebration of love, heritage and of timeless romance awaits.

Weaving Stone

“Stone long bruised by wind and tempest, Can receive a lichen’s grace, The kiss of moss curing wounds, By granting them the shade, Colouring and concealing gashes, ‘Till rock becomes a palette for the breeze, Brushing against pigments, That gaunt it against blows, White fury of the winter’s winds, The azure smack of the sea, And then we draw the colours.”

Bishop Gavin Douglas (1474-1522).

Colour Story

The colours of The Callanish Tartan are exquisite and elegant for The Bride, yet rugged and robust for The Groom.

The oatmeal and pebble stone background colour of The Callanish Tartan symbolises The Callanish Stones themselves.

The lichen border denotes the mosses and ferns around the place, whilst the sultry grey overchecks betoken the long eerie shadows cast through The Stones every month by the glowing light of the Full Moon, or the rising sun each bright morning.

The bracken mixture central overcheck represents the heather hills and peat bogs around.

The Callanish site, and the rufous red central overcheck is a tribute to Robert Burns poem ’My Love is like a red, red rose’, penned in 1794.