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Tartan Blankets and Throws - The ScotlandShop Edit
There are two ways to approach finding your perfect tartan blanket or throw. If you are looking for a specific tartan this narrows your options a little immediately, if you are matching a particular colour in a room then the world is your oyster, or perhaps texture is your deciding factor? Whatever you are seeking we can help and this blog provides a guide to point you in the right direction.
Our Snuggle Up Favourites
Cosy Faux Fur Tartan Throw
A blend of comfort and Scottish heritage, made in over 577 tartans. Our Faux fur tartan throws look beautiful over a bed, over the back of your sofa or draped across an armchair. You can also add embroidery to your throw, making it a beautiful keepsake or gift for a loved one.
Traditional Quilted Tartan Throw
This one is maybe less of a snuggle up blanket as it is a bit heavier, but we love the fact that you can have your tartan on one side and his on the other. Or if you really love him 2 versions of his family tartan in one blanket - combine ancient and modern, hunting and dress or call us for some advice on which will work best together. If you love your home more than him then just choose you favourite colours. We have over 500 options!
Trendy Fleece Back Tartan Throw
I don't like having to put the word "Fleece" into this product name as it somehow cheapens what is a really lovely, lightweight and very warm blanket perfect for sofas and beds and custom made in your chosen tartan. Can you tell I have one over my knees right now? Aberdeen tartan backed with navy fleece just because I love the pinky red shades.
Add a touch more tartan to your nest; why not pair your tartan throw with a matching tartan cushion?
Tartan up your home
Highland Cow Cushion Cover
Essential Tartan Cushion Cover
Available in 838 tartans
Custom made in 4 weeks
Piped Edge Tartan Cushion Covers
Available in 814 tartans
Custom made in 4 weeks
Giant Tartan Cushion Cover 80cm x 80cm
Available in 515 tartans
Custom made in 4 weeks
Timeless Brushed Wool Tartan Blanket
The supersoft, brushed finish puts that crusty, rough lambswool blanket your granny has to shame and the lighter weight does not make it any less warm. Over 27 tartans in stock along with our favourite bright checks which are more modern designs and contain some really beautiful spring colours. It makes the perfect picnic rug or tartan throw for abed or sofa, and is handy on cold winter nights for cuddling up and makes a great picnic blanket for those summer days out!
Scottish Throws
Highland Cow Throw
A firm favourite here at ScotlandShop. The lovable Heilan' coo is unmistakably Scottish, and lovable. Do you know someone who is Highland Cow mad? This throw makes a great gift, we even offer a Highland Cow Gift Set, which includes this beautiful throw, a super cute Highland cow soft toy and a highland cow mug - all wrapped up in on of our gift boxes.
Thistle and Bee Throw
Featuring Scotland's national flower, what's not to love. It is made from 100% merino lambswool, meaning it is super soft and cosy.
Highland Stag Throw
The Highland Stag is iconic in Scotland, present in the north of Scotland since the stone age and best known for their distinctive antlers and images of their mighty form silhouetted in a misty glen.
Our beautiful Highland Stag throw features multiple majestic stags woven into the fabric using a jacquard technique, finished off with fringed ends.
Blankets for the Little Clan Members
Tartan Star Fleece Baby Blanket
The cutest tartan baby blanket complete with a star in the corner in the tartan of your choice. Choose from traditional baby pink, blue or cream fleece or pick out the colours of the tartan with navy blue or red.
Add an extra personal touch with embroidery - add initials, name or a date.
Cashmere Baby Blanket
Give the gift of Scottish luxury and super soft warmth with our Cashmere Baby Blanket available in cream, baby blue or pink. What better start in life than Cashmere made in Scotland?
Knitted into the blanket are stars to give extra texture and celebrate the brand new little star who has arrived in the world.
Find your perfect Tartan Rug or Throw
Brushed Wool Tartan Blanket
Available in 29 tartans
Custom made in 7 days
Quilted Tartan Throw (Reversible on request)
Available in 608 tartans
Custom made in 7 weeks
Fleece Backed Tartan Throw
Available in 755 tartans
Custom made in 5 weeks
Faux Fur Backed Tartan Throw
Available in 584 tartans
Custom made in 7 weeks
Waterproof Backed Tartan Picnic Rug
Highland Cow Throw
Highland Stag Throw
Check Merino Lambswool Throw
Thistle and Bee Throw
Mini Chevron Lambswool Throw
Henderson Clan Crest Throw
Large Check Merino Lambswool Throw
Scottish Heritage Reversible Lambswool Throw
Reversible Lambswool Tartan and Tweed Throw
One common factor: all of our rugs, blankets and throws are made in Scotland. Apart from that they are truly unique and a genuine piece of Scottish heritage to add to your collection. Explore the full range online. Next up is a style guide to help you get the most out of your new tartan blanket.
How to Style a Tartan Throw
We've compiled some of your most frequent questions to create the ultimate guide to styling your tartan blanket.
How to put a throw blanket on a couch
We all spend more time sat on our sofa that we'd like to admit and you need to be cosy when your are making your way through all of those box sets. (How many times have you watched Outlander on repeat?) It's important to have a blanket to hand, so why not make it tartan? To create that effortlessly elegant "oh that old thing I threw on the sofa" look we suggest folding both edges of your throw on the underside so they meet in the middle and then positioning it on your sofa before scrunching it slightly.
Tonal Tartans (Above Left)
Many clan tartans have Black Watch to thank as the basis of their pattern, the simple navy, bottle green & black colour pallet forms a great canvas to add colour to, for example the Gordon Clan Modern tartan introduces a hint of yellow & in the dress variation a bold white stripe lifts the tartan and really makes it pop. Pair the classic Black Watch with accents in slightly more colourful tartan.
Clash your Clan (Above Right)
Ancient, Modern, Dress, Weathered, Red, we used them all. The Gordon Clan are host to multiple tartan variations and what better way to celebrate your Scottish heritage by showing off all of your clan tartans together. As standard the different variations of your clan tartan will share the same pattern but in different colour palettes meaning they can all sit together quite nicely. If you are lucky enough to have as much choice as the Gordon's then you'll have multiple Ancients, Moderns and Weathered's to contend with, but many will share some of the same colours although in a different pattern so again they can all work together in harmony.
How to style a throw blanket on a bed
The foot of the bed is another popular place for your tartan throw to be displayed whether you fold it, drape it or layer it up, it will always look good.
Layer Up
Your bedroom should be comfy, cosy and peaceful so to help create your tartan haven, we recommend layering up, this adds colour, texture and warmth to any room. A reversible throw is a great option to add some interest without having to buy multiple blankets. All of our custom made tartan throws share this feature, you can choose to have a contrasting tartan back, pick out a colour from your tartan for a plain fleece back or go for the luxurious faux fur back (above right).
Matchy Matchy
Don't be scared to go for multiple pieces in your favourite tartan, pair your tartan soft furnishings with a neutral backdrop and you can't go wrong. White bed linen matched with a dress tartan, like Stewart Blue Dress (above left) is a great option for spring, and just goes to show tartans don't have have to be dark and dominating.
How to hang a blanket on the wall
If like me you are a bit intimidated by trying to wallpaper, then hanging a tartan blanket on your wall is a great way to instantly add a focal point within any room (and saves having to get the decorators in). ITV's Love Your Garden led by Britain's favourite gardener, Alan Titchmarsh used the beautiful Isle of Skye Tartan to create a beautiful backdrop for a Scottish summer house.
If you've recently re-vamped your home with tartan then we'd love to see some photos from your project! Send us an email or tag us on Social Media.
