Made to the same standard as all our fine wool scarves, this unique tartan has been meticulously designedin honour of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Scotland on 16th September 2010, St Ninian's Day.
Limited Edition Alert!
Attention tartan enthusiasts! You've been waiting patiently, and the moment is finally here. This highly coveted tartan, which sold out within weeks back in 2010, is back in stock.
After receiving thousands of requests to reweave this iconic design, we've brought it back in limited quantities. We've meticulously crafted just 300 scarves,
This is a one-time opportunity. We have no plans to reweave this tartan again until the next papal visit—an event that isn't expected to happen for many years to come. So, if you want to secure your piece of history, act fast before it's gone for good!
Ninian was the earliest Christian missionary to travel to Scotland and is credited with establishing the church at Whithorn.
- White and yellow reflect the heraldic colours of the Vatican;
- White and blue represent Scotland
- Greens inspired by the lichens growing on the stones on Whithorn.
- The broad white pivot contains eight threads, one for each Roman Catholic Diocese in Scotland.
- The total thread count from pivot to pivot is 452, which is the number of Catholic parishes in Scotland at the time of the last papal visit in 2010
5 STAR REVIEWS
Perfect for gift giving.
Unisex
A unique gift for a devout friend.
Popular for prize giving.
We happily dispatch to multiple addresses.
Gift wrapping is free - just let us know in the comments box on the checkout page.
25cm x 180cm (9" x 70") including roped fringe.
St Ninian's Day Tartan Luxury Lambswool Scarf