Bow Ties

This design captures the rich history and gothic allure of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The tartan’s black threads symbolise the era of witchcraft in Edinburgh from 1470 to 1722, while gold honours George Heriot, The King’s Goldsmith, and founder of George Heriot’s School, where James was educated. The wine-red hue reflects The Witchery’s acclaimed wine cellar and James’ passion for Burgundian wines, also evoking the royal processions along the Royal Mile. The green pays tribute to the Duke of Gordon, Keeper of the Keys to Edinburgh Castle, whose former residence is now part of The Witchery. With 352 threads, the tartan mirrors The Witchery’s address at 352 Castlehill on the Royal Mile, and its seven blocks represent the seven hills of Edinburgh. Our cashmere and lambswool products are always made in Scotland

Drawing inspiration from the Munro Tartan in honour of James’ grandmother, this design embodies the rich history and gothic allure of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The tartan’s deep red hues echo The Witchery’s iconic wine-red oak panelling, rescued from St Giles Cathedral, and the Burgundian wines celebrated in The Witchery’s cellar. The crimson tones pay homage to the royal processions along the Royal Mile, while the black threads evoke the era when witchcraft dominated Edinburgh between 1470 and 1722. Gold checks reflect the heraldic ceilings of The Witchery, inspired by those at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, symbolising the historic ties between Scotland and France. The green accents represent The Witchery’s dedication to preserving historic buildings and ensuring their sustainable future. Comprising 352 threads, the tartan mirrors The Witchery’s address at 352 Castlehill on the Royal Mile, with seven blocks symbolizing Edinburgh’s seven hills. Our cashmere and lambswool is always made in Scotland.

The colour palette of the tweed embodies the rich history and gothic charm of Edinburgh's Old Town, where The Witchery holds court. The colour palette of the tweed pays homage to The Witchery's storied surroundings and the gothic allure of Edinburgh's Old Town. Shades of deep wine-red evoke James' passion for Burgundian wines and annual trips to Hospices de Beauneover the last 30 years to purchase casks of Burgundian wine, celebrated in The Witchery's renowned cellar, and echo the grandeur of the Royal Mile, traversed by generations of monarchs en-route to Edinburgh Castle. The tweed incorporates rich black hues reminiscent of Edinburgh's bewitching past, while bolts of gold honour George Heriot, Goldsmith to the King, and the legacy of George Heriot’s School, where James received his education. Vibrant green accents reflect The Witchery's commitment to sustainability and historical preservation, exemplified by the transformation of the Secret Garden dining room from a forgotten schoolyard, showcasing their dedication to adaptive reuse. The green also pays tribute to the Duke of Gordon, Keeper of the Keys to Edinburgh Castle, whose uniform was dark green whose former residence forms part of The Witchery today.