| West Lothian Tartan |
 Scottish World Tartan Register No. 2504 Its great mineral wealth fuelled the Industrial Revolution in Scotland for, it was in what was then the County of Linlithgowshire that James ‘Paraffin’ Young founded the world’s first oil company in 1850. West Lothian is home to the world’s most famous pair of bridges and Linlithgow Palace, where both James I, founder of the Stewart Dynasty, and Mary, Queen of Scots, were born. The colours of the West Lothian tartan have been chosen to symbolise the leading role the county has played in shaping the history of Scotland, and have been woven together to produce a unique and distinctive design. BLUE represents the Firth of Forth and the ports along its northern boundary, PALE BLUE the Forth rail Bridge and the Forth Road Bridge GREEN represents the predominantly rural landscape of the south, with its rolling hills and open moors and BLACK the coal and oil, which until recently formed the backbone of its economy. PURPLE represents its unique royal heritage. The tartan for anyone who claims West Lothian descent or visits the county. The West Lothian tartan was launched at Linlithgow Palace in 1999. Products, including kilt hire, are available at St. Jude Kilt Hire in Linlithgow Associated Links |
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