United in their shared commitment to preserving Scottish cultural heritage, Balmoral Castle and Estate has commissioned Araminta Campbell to craft a bespoke tartan that tells the story of the Balmoral Castle and Estate by request of His Majesty the King. In this tartan, in its colours and its threads, lies the essence of Balmoral itself—a timeless sanctuary where history and majesty converge, and where the spirit of Scotland’s Highlands lives on.
This tartan stands as a testament to Scottish craftsmanship: created by carefully selected artisan weaving mills across Scotland, his Majesty and Araminta Campbell remain steadfast in their commitment to preserving rural mills and the soul of Scottish artistry. This bespoke creation is a symbol of dedication to well-made craft, a celebration of cultural heritage, and a promise to uphold the highest standards of quality in every aspect of its creation.
Balmoral Estate’s and Araminta Campbell’s mutual respect for the environment and natural world is ingrained into each element of this tartan, with natural colours and materials sourced from nature’s own palette and inspiration drawn from the grounds of Balmoral Estate and the surrounding Scottish Highlands.
Araminta’s trademark mastery of storytelling through thread, combined with her deep commitment to Scottish craft made her the perfect fit for the design of the new Balmoral Hunting Tartan for Balmoral Castle & Estate.
Using the grounds of Balmoral Castle and Aberdeenshire as her canvas, Araminta obtained the colour palette for the tartan through the ancient technique of natural plant dyeing, a skill she has been experimenting with for over 20 years.
Once harvested, these colours are meticulously matched and dyed into the luxurious yarn that forms the Balmoral Hunting tartan. Each hue is a testament to the biodiversity and the ancient technique of natural dyeing, preserved through Araminta’s dedication.
Raised in Royal Deeside, and still calling this beautiful region her home, Araminta has spent her life surrounded by the breathtaking scenery that Balmoral Castle and Estate are known for.
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