Description
The Auld Scotland Tartan Lambswool Fringed Cushion Covers are soft and comforting and inject a little warmth into your home. Made from 100% lambswool blankets and tailored in-house at Lochcarron woolen mill. All cushion covers have a decorative fringe on the front with an envelope closure. Available in 2 sizes. The large cushion cover fits a 45cm x 45cm (17" x 17") cushion pad and the small cushion cover fits a 30cm x 40cm (11.8" x 15.7") cushion pad.
Lochcarron produced this tartan in January 2008, around the anniversary of the National Bard, Robert Burns. Wishing to mark his 250th anniversary to be celebrated the following year, the name Auld Scotland was inspired by the modern version of his toast to the Haggis.
The colors used are reminiscent of those associated with the Ayrshire countryside in Scotland. The pale yellow which is strongly featured recognizes the importance of the barley used to create Scotland's National drink, whisky, traditionally used to toast the Haggis, which has itself a base of golden oats. Although Burns, being a Lowlander, would have been unlikely to wear tartan, had Auld Scotland been in existence, we feel sure he would have enjoyed wearing such a design, as would his 'drouthy cronies’ whilst perhaps gathering for a haggis supper.
Auld Scotland is quoted in the following final verse of the immortal toast.
Tartan: Auld Scotland.
Dimensions: W: 45cm x L: 45cm (17.7" x 17.1")
Composition: 100% Lambswool.
Wash Care Instructions: Dry Clean Only.
Made proudly at the Lochcarron mill in the heart of the Scottish Borders.
Please note: The cushion insert pads are not included.
