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Click the tartan to view its entry in The Scottish Registers of Tartans which includes registration details, restrictions, and registrant information.

 

Unregistered tartans may link to one of the web's online design environments for similar information.

 

For any questions about reproduction of designs or weaving of these tartans, please contact the registrant directly or via this website.

International Rock Day

"Every rock has a story to tell."

Geologists and amateur rock collectors, add to your collection with this stone-cold beautiful tartan. Prized, quarried, and used since antiquity for its durability and distinctive beauty is granite (named for its grained appearance). The Highlands and Islands of Scotland share a unique geological ancestry including ancient granite intrusions, formed by cooling magma, estimated to be approximately 585 million years of age. Highland granite, renowned for its durability and distinctive aesthetic, is found predominantly in the rugged terrains of the Scottish Highlands. Highland granite oasts a unique blend of minerals, including quartz, feldspar, and mica, which give it a speckled appearance with hues ranging from pink and gray to deep black. Ross of Mull granite has been used in several notable sculptures and monuments due to its distinctive pink color and durability including: the Liverpool Docks; the Albert Memorial in London at Kensington Gardens; and the Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. Rock on!, rockhounds! 🖤 💗 🤍 🪨 🪨 🪨

Granite plays a significant role in Scotland's geological and architectural heritage. Known for its durability and distinctive appearance, Scottish granite has been extensively quarried and utilized in construction across the country. Aberdeen, often called the "Granite City," is renowned for its numerous granite buildings, which exhibit the stone's characteristic silver-grey hue. The granite from Aberdeen and other Scottish quarries has been used in notable structures like the Forth Bridge and the Waterloo Bridge in London. 


Beyond architecture, Scottish granite's resilience has made it a popular material for monuments and memorials. The stone's natural beauty and strength symbolize Scotland's rugged landscapes and enduring spirit. Throughout history, granite has not only shaped the physical landscape of Scotland but also contributed to its cultural identity, standing as a testament to the nation's rich natural resources and craftsmanship.


In Scotland, various types of granite can be found, each with unique characteristics and origins. Notable types include:


Aberdeen Granite: Renowned for its silver-grey color and high quality, extensively used in the city's architecture.


Peterhead Granite: Known for its pink hue, quarried in Aberdeenshire.


Corrennie Granite: Also from Aberdeenshire, featuring a distinct pink shade with large feldspar crystals.


Locharbriggs Sandstone: Often referred to as granite due to its durable nature, though technically a sandstone, it's found in Dumfries and Galloway.


If you are fascinated by rocks, you may enjoy a special facebook page, The Amazing Geologist.  To visit this page, click the Ross of Mull pink granite!

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