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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Tartan
Designed for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland’s largest health charity. This unique tartan celebrates Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's commitment to supporting people living with chest, heart, stroke, and Long Covid conditions to live life to the full. By purchasing this special tartan, you'll be contributing to CHSS's mission, as 10% from every sale is donated to help support their crucial work.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Tartans
1 variationsEach tartan can have multiple variations, the most common of which are Ancient, Modern, Weathered, Hunting and Dress
About tartan variations
- Ancient
- Modern
- Weathered
- Hunting
- One thing to remember if you are ordering your tartan to match an existing kilt or accessory is that although the sett and colours are the same, there can be a slight difference in colour from one mill to the next. This is purely down to yarn dying so if
Ancient Tartan
Before 1860 fabrics were coloured using animal and vegetable dyes. This produced the softer colours typical of the Ancient tartans, mossy greens and sky blues, a more orangey red and some would say showing off the pattern to much greater effect as as the contrasts are much brighter than the Modern tartans. The pattern or sett remains the same across all variations of a single tartan, and only the shades or tones vary.
Helpful Advice
Post 1860 chemical dyes replaced the natural animal and vegetable dyes and the Modern Tartans were born with their stronger and bolder colours. The soft greens and blues become bottle green and navy blue, reds are scarlet.
Modern Tartan
Before 1860 fabrics were coloured using animal and vegetable dyes. This produced the softer colours typical of the Ancient tartans. Post 1860 chemical dyes replaced the natural animal and vegetable dyes and the Modern Tartans were born with their stronger and bolder colours. The soft greens and blues become bottle green and navy blue, reds are scarlet.
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The Modern tartans are often the more subtle combinations such as the classic Black Watch Modern
Weathered Tartan
Before 1860 fabrics were coloured using animal and vegetable dyes. This produced the softer, more earthy colours typical of the Weathered tartans, reminiscent of bolder colours subjected to wind, rain and sunshine producing beautiful faded tones, olive greens and browns, and very light blues with reds that are more pink than red.
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Some mills refer to the Weathered tartans as Muted.
Hunting Tartan
The Hunting Tartans are the camouflage tartans and some clans don't have these variations because they are already predominantly green or brown and don't need amendment to blend in with nature's colours. The Black Watch or Gunn tartans are examples of these, whereas a tartan such as the Fraser is predominantly red and would not provide much cover for men out hunting.
Helpful Advice
One thing to remember if you are ordering your tartan to match an existing kilt or accessory is that although the sett and colours are the same, there can be a slight difference in colour from one mill to the next. This is purely down to yarn dying so if you need an exact match we suggest you order a swatch to double check.
One thing to remember if you are ordering your tartan to match an existing kilt or accessory is that although the sett and colours are the same, there can be a slight difference in colour from one mill to the next. This is purely down to yarn dying so if Tartan
The Dress Tartans were designed as the name suggests for celebrations and highland dance. The sett or pattern of the tartan remains the same and the main colour is changed to white, or extra white is added to the pattern to give it a brighter, more "fancy" appearance. The Scots do like to bend the rules and occasionally instead of white thread, yellow is used and this is where the rather wild MacLeod Dress Modern and Barclay Dress Modern came from.
Helpful Advice
One thing to remember if you are ordering your tartan to match an existing kilt or accessory is that although the sett and colours are the same, there can be a slight difference in colour from one mill to the next. This is purely down to yarn dying so if you need an exact match we suggest you order a swatch to double check.
From the start
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Clan Origins & History
What's in the name?
Registered with and regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (no SC018761), Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is a wholly Scottish charity. It also operates as CHSS and is registered in Scotland as a company limited by guarantee, no SC129114.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Tartan
One in five
Right now, One in Five of Scotland’s population is living with a chest, heart or stroke condition and Long Covid. This powerful statistic is reflected in the tartan's design: a single, vibrant pink stripe nestled between four crisp white stripes. This visual representation symbolises the individuals and families affected, and the support CHSS provides. By wearing this tartan, you're not only making a stylish statement, you're also raising awareness and showing your support for those impacted by these life-changing conditions.
About CHSS
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is Scotland’s largest health charity dedicated to helping people affected by chest, heart, and stroke conditions live life to the full. They believe everyone deserves that right, regardless of their diagnosis.
Get Involved
In Scotland, 1 in 5 lives with a chest, heart, or stroke condition, including Long Covid. Daily, many face strokes, heart attacks, heart failure diagnoses, and breathing difficulties. CHSS support can change lives, but they urgently need your help. Get involved and make a difference.
Find Support
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland supports everyone affected by chest, heart, and stroke conditions, from diagnosis onward. They offer diverse resources and services, including online information and community support, to help people manage their condition and return to doing what they love.
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