The Duke of Rothesay is the title held by the heir to the Scottish throne, carried today by Prince William and by every Prince of Wales before him when north of the border. The tartan that shares the name is one of Scotland’s royal setts, and you don’t need a claim to the title to wear it.
This is the red-based Duke of Rothesay pattern: a deep red ground crossed with bottle-green blocks and fine white overcheck lines. It traces back to the Vestiarium Scoticum and was set down in the 1840s, and it has carried a royal association ever since, worn by Edward VII as a boy and classed among the royal tartans.
The colouring reads rich rather than loud, which is why it suits weddings, black-tie Highland events, and formal dinners where a tartan with some standing is wanted. Pair it with a Prince Charlie jacket and a dress sporran for black tie, and finish it with a pair of ghillie brogues.
Wear it for the occasion, or for the quiet standing the name carries.
Duke of Rothesay Tartan Kilt Features
- Red-based royal sett with bottle-green blocks and fine white overcheck
- Woven in tartan wool blend
- 5-yard standard, with 8-yard available for deeper pleating and heavier drape
- Knife-pleated at the back with a flat front apron
- Leather straps and metal buckles
- Built to the measurements you choose here on the product page, not a fixed size
- Add a matching sporran, jacket, and accessories on the page to complete your outfit
- Suited to weddings, black-tie events, and formal Highland dress
Malcolm Bruce –
Absolutely thrilled with my Clan Duke of Rothesay Premium Tartan Kilt. It holds beautifully during events, and the tartan colours are rich and vibrant.