Hostess Kilt - Short lengths (Custom Tartan Non-Wool) Thomson - Grey was in use before 1745

was in use before 1745 but when tartan was proscribed the sett seemed to have been lost until a piece was discovered in Kintyre and placed in the Museum of Antiquities (now incorporated into the National Museum of Scotland in Chambers St

and heather-clad hills

a family tartan based on the Douglas was introduced to commemorate early family connections

married the Queen after being implicated in the murder of her husband

MacAlisters are descendants of Donald of Islay

Hostess Kilt - Short lengths (Custom Tartan Non-Wool) Thomson - Grey was in use before 1745This non wool tartan is woven to traditional standards in a small, local family run mill. Unlike our fine wool tartans, these are created with synthetic yarns. So whilst it looks and behaves just like a medium weight tartan, it is hypo allergenic, stain resistant and extremely durable. It is also less expensive and perfect for anyone who suffers from wool allergies. This tartan cloth is also vegan. All of our Hostess Kilts are cut and sewn in our