Tartans continue to be designed and registered with the relevant Scottish authorities, both by large corporations and by private individuals. With the appropriate software or just a sheet of paper and box of crayons, anyone can design their own tartan and have it registered.

From its humble beginnings in prehistory, tartan has remained relevant and apparently shall do so for a long time to come. For more information, visit www.tartanregister.gov.uk.

The “Safeway” tartan