The Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) tartan was used by a volunteer to create the charity’s first ever kilt.
Jim Luff, a volunteer with SCAA for over two years, sought the expert help of a Scottish maker to handweave the tartan material.
He said: “It’s a really lovely, vibrant tartan!
“When I found out that nobody had made a kilt of the SCAA tartan before, I thought I should give it a go.
“My kilt is therefore completely unique – no one else has one of this design in tartan.”
Jim debuted his handwoven kilt at the Aberdeen Kiltwalk last month and admits he has plans to don the attire at the upcoming Dundee Kiltwalk on Sunday, 11 August.
The SCAA tartan predominantly features white on blue – to signify Scotland’s national flag – and white on red, the universal colours of medical aid organisations. The tartan is printed clearly on the tail of both SCAA helicopters and can be purchased in the form of a scarf via SCAA’s online shop.
The pattern was designed by Brian Wilton and donated by the Scottish Tartans Authority in 2015.
Scottish maker Claire Hunter, at Taffled Threads in Alloa, spent two months handweaving the material for Jim’s kilt.
She said: “I spent so much time on that kilt…a lot of care and attention goes into the process, so I’m thrilled with how it turned out.”
After Claire completed the material, the next stage was to have the kilt assembled at Neil Selbie & Co in Peterculter.
Jim said: “The main aim behind getting the kilt made was to get publicity for the charity – it’s a conversation starter. It’s a great thing to roll out at SCAA events such as the Kiltwalks, Highland games, or even formal events!”
