WITCHES of SCOTLAND Tartan
Every thread in the Witches of Scotland tartan tells a story. From its powerful symbolism to the way it’s crafted and cared for, this tartan is more than cloth — it’s a memorial, a statement, and a commitment to a better way of making and wearing textiles.
The Meaning in the Weave
Designed as the first tartan to honour the victims of Scotland’s historic witch trials, each colour and thread has been carefully chosen for its symbolic weight:
Black and grey represent the dark times and the ashes of those who were persecuted.
Pink and red signify the legal tape that bound the fate of the accused — and reminds us of the systems that still need challenging.
The white check is formed of three threads, standing for the campaign’s three aims: Pardon. Apology. Memorial.
A large black section of 173 threads marks the 173 years during which the Witchcraft Act was in force (from 1563 to 1736) — both years are included in the thread count itself.
This tartan was officially registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans in February 2025, and is protected by trademark. When you wear it, you wear remembrance.
