Ayrshire Tartan

Scottish World Tartan Register No. 2562

Ayrshire can proudly claim to be the birthplace of two of the most famous and influential men in the history of Scotland: Robert the Bruce and Robert Burns. That one was a warrior-king and the other a ploughman-poet, bears testimony to the diversity and richness of culture to be found throughout the history of Ayrshire.

The colours of the Ayrshire tartan have been chosen to symbolise the leading role which the County has played in shaping the history of Scotland, and have been woven together to produce a unique and distinctive design.

GREEN represents the predominantly rural landscape of the east and south, and GOLD the rich farmland which makes the name of Ayrshire synonymous with agriculture. BLUE represents the Irish Sea which forms its western boundary. BLACK the rich coal seams which fuelled its many industries. PALE BLUE represents the two districts of Kyle and Cunninghame, and PURPLE the third district of Carrick, birthplace of King Robert the Bruce, which together make up the County of Ayrshire.

The tartan for anyone who claims Ayrshire descent or visits the county.

Elizabeth Foulkes, Provost of South Ayrshire Council launched the Ayrshire tartan to coincide with the launch of the Ryanair air-link from Prestwick to Frankfurt by commissioning tartan outfits and distributing ties and scarves to all the guests.

Associated Links

Tartans Scotland Online Tartan Guide (external link)

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