Charity launches official tartan to conclude 40th anniversary celebrations

CLAN Cancer Support has launched a range of tartan products with proceeds from every sale helping the charity support local people impacted by a cancer diagnosis.  

The charity has worked with Scotland’s specialist manufacturer and distributor of woollen fabrics and accessories, Macnaughton Group, to create a tartan to commemorate Clan’s 40^th year with products available from £29.50.  

The design, as voted by Clan staff, features the charity’s core brand colours woven into the classic Hebridean Heather tartan, creating a modern tartan perfect for special occasions and incorporating in soft furnishings.   

Clan Cancer Support Tartan is now registered in the Scottish Register of Tartans with kilts, trews, ties and material now available to purchase through the charity’s website.  

Fiona Fernie, chief executive of Clan Cancer Support said: “It’s been a longstanding ambition for us to create our own tartan, symbolising our unique clan of clients, supporters, staff and volunteers across the north of Scotland and the Northern Isles.  

“We often get requests from people looking to acknowledge the charity at their wedding or special event. Now anyone can wear our tartan with pride knowing that all proceeds will provide support for local people impacted by a cancer diagnosis.” 

The charity has partnered with Mains Highlandwear in Aberdeen to provide a full service for customers from measurement to delivery with the business kindly making a donation to Clan for every Clan Cancer Support item sold.  

Customers who live outwith the Aberdeen area can purchase the tartan by the metre through the charity’s website.  

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Clan unveiled its tartan design to guests at its annual fundraising ball held at the Beach Ballroom which raised £87,000 for the charity with guests placing orders for kilts and trews.  

Fiona added: “We couldn’t have asked for a better reaction to our tartan at the weekend and it’s great to now officially launch our range to the public. This has been a very exciting project for us and the perfect way for us to round off our 40^th anniversary year.” 

For more information and to discover the range of products available please visit: https://www.clancancersupport.org/clan-cancer-support-tartan/