With Tartans being in popular demand these days, we look at the origins of Tartans native to Cornwall or Celtic orgin.
Cornish National Tartan : 2nd Bude (Jacobstow) Scout Group, 1st Tamar Valley Scout Group
| Tartan Image | Details |
 | Cornish National Tartan Registry Number: 1567 Created by E.E. Morton-Nance in 1963 Registry Number: 1569 Small Check version by D.G.Teall Meanings of the colourings: Black and White represents the St.Pirans Flag [The Tin (White) in the rock (Black)] Black & Gold were the colours of the ancient Cornish Kings Gold represents the Bezants Blue represents the Coastline Red represents the beak and legs of 'The Chough', the Cornish National Bird Can be worn by anyone who is of a Cornish decent as Formal-wear |
 | Cornish Hunting Tartan Registry Number 1568 Created by Sandra A Redwood (of Mylor) in 1984 Meanings of the colourings: Black and White represents the St.Pirans Flag [The Tin (White) in the rock (Black)] Royal Blue & Gold were the colours of the ancient Cornish Wrestlers Blue represents the Coastline Green represents the Cornish Land Red represents the beak and legs of 'The Chough', the Cornish National Bird Can be worn by anyone who is of a Cornish decent as Working-dress |
| Cornish St.Piran's Dress Tartan Registry Number: 1685 Designed by Donald Rawe (of Padtow) in 1984 Meanings of the colourings: Black and White represents the St.Pirans Flag [The Tin (White) in the rock (Black)] Black was one of the colours of the ancient Cornish Kings Green represents the Cornsih Land Red represents the beak and legs of 'The Chough', the Cornish National Bird Can be worn by anyone who is of a Cornish decent as Formal-wear |
| Cornish St.Pirans Flag Tartan Registry Number: 1618 Designed by A. Armstrong-Evans in 1983 (Registered in 1984) Meanings of the colourings: Black and White represents the St.Pirans Flag [The Tin (White) in the rock (Black)] Black was one of the colours of the ancient Cornish Kings Red represents the beak and legs of 'The Chough', the Cornish National Bird Can be worn by anyone who is of a Cornish decent or is a Cornish supporter |
| Cornish National Day Tartan Registry Number: 1262 Created by Donald Rawe (of Padstow) in 1984 Meanings of the colourings: Black and White represents the St.Pirans Flag [The Tin (White) in the rock (Black)] Black & Gold were the colours of the ancient Cornish Kings Gold represents the Bezants Blue represents the Coastline Red represents the beak and legs of 'The Chough', the Cornish National Bird Can be worn by anyone who is of Cornish decent as day-time Working-dress |
| Cornish Patriot Tartan Registry Number: Unknown/Unlisted Designed by Highland Inspirations 2007 (UK Designer - Australian Company) Their direct wording in relation to meaning: 'The Cornish patriot tartan, one of our two woven tributes to and inspired by the ancient Celts of Cornwall. The hint of yellow represents the Cornish gorse, and the Black & White represent the flag. The stunning Cornish sunsets are reflected in the red and blue, casting over the surrounding sea of this green Celtic land.' This Tartan reflects the colourings of the Celts Tartan. Can be worn by anyone who is of Cornish decent |
| Cornish Spirit Tartan Registry Number: Unknown/Unlisted Designed by Highland Inspirations 2007 (UK Designer - Australian Company) Their direct wording in relation to meaning: 'The Cornish patriot tartan, one of our two woven tributes to and inspired by the ancient Celts of Cornwall. The hint of gold represents the historic bezants, and the Black & White represent the flag. The red and blue are inspired by the stunning sunsets casting over the surrounding sea of this green Celtic land.' This Tartan reflects the colourings of the Cornish Hunting Tartan. Can be worn by anyone who is of Cornish decent or a Cornish supporter. |
| Celtic Pride Tartan Registry Number: 6267 Listed as a 'Fashion Tartan' The Celtic nations are: Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales. One would assume that the Green represents the Countryside and the Yellow represents the Gorse. Black & White are the colours of the Cornish St.Piran Flag and the Brittany Flag. Can be worn by anyone who is of Celtic descent |
| Celtic Tartan Registry Number: 6496 Listed as a 'Sports Tartan' The Celtic nations are: Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales. One would assume that the Green represents the Countryside and the Yellow represents the Gorse. Black & White are the colours of the Cornish St.Piran Flag and the Brittany Flag. Can be worn by anyone who is of Celtic descent |
 | Celts Tartan Registry Number: 6706 Listed as a 'Fashion Tartan' The Celtic nations are: Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales. One would assume that the Green represents the Countryside, the Yellow represents the Gorse, and the Blue represents the Sea. Can be worn by anyone who is of Celtic descent |
| Celtic Spirit Tartan Regitry Number: Unknown/Unlisted Designed by Highland Inspirations 2007 (UK Designer - Australian Company) Their direct wording in relation to meaning: This woven tribute to the Celts is predominately green and is complimented by 'white and yellow and bordered in black.' The Celtic nations are: Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales. One would assume that the Green represents the Countryside and the Yellow represents the Gorse. Black & White are the colours of the Cornish St.Piran Flag and the Brittany Flag. The Tartan reflects the colourings of the Celtic Tartan. Can be worn by anyone who is of Celtic descent |
| Spirit of the Celts Tartan Registry Number: Unknown/Unlisted Designed by Highland Inspirations 2008 (UK Designer - Australian Company) Their direct wording in relation to meaning: This woven tribute to the Celts is a predominately black weave and is highlighted by 'white and yellow and shades of green.' The Celtic nations are: Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales. One would assume that the Green represents the Countryside and the Yellow represents the Gorse. Black & White are the colours of the Cornish St.Piran Flag and the brittany Flag. The Tartan reflects the colourings of the Celtic Pride Tartan. Can be worn by anyone who is of Celtic descent |
| Atlantic Tartan Registtry Number: 3530 A coloured tartan, with the blue representing the Ocean |
| Black Tartan Registry Number: Unlisted Designed/Sold by Highland Inspiration 2007 (UK Designer - Australian Company) Plain Black pleated Kilt Tartan This Plain Black pleated material could be designated as a Plain Black Cloth or as a Tartan Cloth, and can be manufactured into a Kilt. Can be worn by anyone |
 | Christopher Tartan Registry Number: 2809 Created for the Cornish 'Christopher' Family gathering in 1990 Meanings of the colourings: Black and White represents the St.Pirans Flag [The Tin (White) in the rock (Black)] Black & Gold were the colours of the ancient Cornish Kings Gold represents the Bezants Blue represents the Coastline Red represents the beak and legs of 'The Chough', the Cornish National Bird Can be worn by any member of the Christopher family |
 | Curnow Tartan Registry Number: 4084 Designed for the Cornish 'Curnow' Family by Howard Curnow Meanings of the colourings: Black and White represents the St.Pirans Flag [The Tin (White) in the rock (Black)] Black & Gold were the colours of the ancient Cornish Kings Gold represents the Bezants Red represents the beak and legs of 'The Chough', the Cornish National Bird Purple ? Can be worn by any member of the Curnow family |
 | Rosevear Tartan Registry Number: 2541 Designed for the Cornish 'Rosevear' Family by Donald Rawe Meanings of the colourings: Black and White represents the St.Pirans Flag [The Tin (White) in the rock (Black)] Black & Gold were the colours of the ancient Cornish Kings Gold represents the Bezants Red represents the beak and legs of 'The Chough', the Cornish National Bird Green ? Brown ? Purple ? Can be worn by any member of the Rosevear family |
 | Cornish Brewery (Green) Registry Number: 4588 Meanings of the colourings: Black and White represents the St.Pirans Flag [The Tin (White) in the rock (Black)] Black & Gold were the colours of the ancient Cornish Kings Gold represents the Bezants Blue represents the Coastline Green reprsents the Gorse Red represents the beak and legs of 'The Chough', the Cornish National Bird Can be worn by any employee of The Cornish Brewery Company |
 | Cornish Brewery (Red) Registry Number: 4589 Meanings of the colourings: Black and White represents the St.Pirans Flag [The Tin (White) in the rock (Black)] Black & Gold were the colours of the ancient Cornish Kings Gold represents the Bezants Blue represents the Coastline Red represents the beak and legs of 'The Chough', the Cornish National Bird Can be worn by any employee of The Cornish Brewery Company |
 | National Scout Tartan Registry Number: 3824 Created on behalf of 'The Scout Association' Can be worn by any member of the Scouting Association |
 | MacLean Tartan Registry Number: 342 Created for the MacLean Family As worn as a rectangular piece of Tartan on the rear of the scarves of all members of the 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group. These are leaders who have completed all relevant training appropriate to their role. MacLean kindly donated Gilwell Park to the Scout Association. Can be worn by any member of the MacLaren Family |
 | Scottish Scout Tartan Registry Number: 1463 Created on behalf of 'The Scottish Scout Association' Can be worn by members of Scouting Association within Scotland |
 | Scottish Scout (1922) Tartan Registry Number: 1294 Created on behalf of 'The Scottish Scout Association' in 1922 Can be worn by members of Scouting Association within Scotland |
 | Duke of Edinburgh's Tartan Registry Number: 3983 Listed as a 'Fashion Tartan' Can be worn by the Duke of Edinburgh's household, and those who have obtained a award through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. |
POR - Policy, Organisation & Rules within Scouting: Rule 10.18 The Kilt & Pleated Tartan Skirts (Published on: 14/11/2008)
Green Ink reflect the information relating to Cornwall
a. Kilts and pleated tartan skirts may be worn as part of the appropriate uniform, subject to the following colour:
* In Scotland, male Members who are entitled to wear uniform may wear the tartan kilt of any tartan;
* Elsewhere, male Members who are entitled by descent to wear tartan may wear the kilt
* In Scotland, female Members who are entitled to wear uniform may wear a pleated tartan skirt of any tartan;
* Elsewhere, female Members who are entitled to wear tartan may wear a pleated tartan skirt;
* Outside Scotland, where Members are entitled to wear tartan, male holders of appointments may wear the kilt of their own or Scout tartan and female holders of appointments may wear a pleated tartan skirt of their own or Scout tartan;
* In Northern Ireland, male Members who are entitled to wear uniform may wear the saffron kilt;
* Elsewhere, male Members who are entitled by descent to do so may wear the saffron kilt;
* In Northern Ireland, female Members who are entitled to wear uniform may wear a saffron pleated skirt;
* Elsewhere, female Members who are entitled by descent to wear saffron may wear a saffron pleated skirt;
* Outside Northern Ireland, where Members are entitled to wear saffron, male holders of appointments may wear a saffron kilt and female holders of appointments may wear a pleated saffron skirt.
b. The following items are correct wear with the tartan kilt: plain leather sporran, plain lovat green knee length socks and green
garter tabs, black shoes, outer jacket tailored for wear with the kilt (optional).
c. The following items are correct wear with the saffron kilt: plain leather sporran, plain knee length socks of a traditional colour
(eg, green, fawn or white), black or brown shoes, outer jacket tailored for wear with the kilt (optional).
d. Where a Section is wearing saffron, the sock and shoe colours must be the same for the whole Section. This decision is to be taken by the Section Leader after consensus has been sought.
Kilt Wearers within Cornwall County Scout Council
At present the following are known to wear kilts within the County:
Cornish National Tartan
David Thompson - County Commissioner
Kevin O'Reilly - ESL Bude Explorer Scout Unit
Wendy Miles - previous ACC Cub Scouts
Cornish Hunting Tartan
Tony Garvin - SL 1st Mylor Scout Group & County Queen's Scout Awards Co-ordinator