Scottish Register of Tartans · No. 13663 · MMXXII

The Northman

A Scandinavian pattern, woven in Scotland — closing a loop our ancestors began a thousand years ago.

Enter the Collection Read the Saga

Travelled. · Raided. · Settled.

Chapter I — The Voyage

Chapter One

The story of a homecoming

Northman is intended to tell the story of how the Scandinavians travelled, raided and later settled in Scotland.

Where the older Dellenkilten tartans drew their names from the lakes of Hälsingland and from Odin himself, Northman steps beyond the local frame into a broader Viking-age story. Norsemen sailing west between 800 and 1050 AD — raiding, then staying; intermarrying; weaving new family ties into Scottish soil.

It is the tartan of the journey, and of the paradox it resolves: a Scandinavian pattern, prepared for weaving in Scotland on Lochcarron's looms. A Swedish kilt that is, finally, a coming home.

Registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans on 1 November 2022, reference #13663, category Fashion. Designed by Mikael Öst & Chatarina Öst Wilkens.

Chapter Two

Five colours, five meanings

Every thread of the Northman sett carries intent. The meanings below are recorded, verbatim, with the Scottish Register of Tartans.

Grey

The horizon in the distance — dreams and longing.
Brown

The Earth, wood and ships — strength and hard work.
Black

New seeds sprouting — and new life.
Blue

The travel routes of the Scandinavians, 800–1050 AD.
Red

The blood spilled, the new family ties — love and passion.

Chapter Three

Hand-sewn in Scotland

The cloth is Lochcarron of Scotland's "Strome" — a 16 oz, 100% pure new wool, heavy and built to last a lifetime.

01Woven in Lochcarron of Scotland "Strome" 16 oz, 100% wool.
02Formal kilts hand-sewn by Scotland's most skilled kilt makers.
03Every kilt cut and made to your own measure.
04Shawls, scarves and plaids woven in Selkirk, Scotland.

The Collection

Wear the saga

The Northman line — hand-sewn kilts, Scottish-made hats, a tartan tie and the Northman whisky. Pre-order and made-to-measure throughout. Secure checkout by Shopify.

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