Kyle
Kyle Tartan Collection
Honour the old heart of Ayrshire with the Kyle collection — the ancient district between the Irvine and the Doon, the land of legend said to be named for Old King Cole, worn by all with roots in central Ayrshire.
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About the Kyle Tartan
Kyle is one of the three ancient districts of Ayrshire, lying in the centre between Cunninghame to the north and Carrick to the south, from the River Irvine to the River Doon. As a district tartan of this old land, the Kyle tartan may be worn by all who have roots in central Ayrshire, whatever their family name — a way to wear the heart of Ayrshire with pride.
Whether you bear the Kyle name, descend from central Ayrshire, or simply love this old and storied land, this collection brings the Kyle tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Kyle Tartan Colours
The collection draws on warm, handsome colours of gold and green crossed with blue — the gold of Ayrshire's harvests, the green of its fertile farmland, and the blue of the Firth of Clyde, capturing the rich central country of Kyle between its two rivers.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Kyle collection is a meaningful choice for those with roots in central Ayrshire, families of the Kyle district, those with Ayr or Mauchline connections, and anyone drawn to the old heart of Ayrshire.
- Central Ayrshire roots
- Kyle district heritage
- Ayr & Mauchline ties
- Family & regional gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Everyday tartan style
The District of Kyle
Kyle is one of the oldest divisions of Ayrshire, its name of great antiquity. By tradition it is named for Coel — the "Old King Cole" of the nursery rhyme — a legendary king of the Britons said to have fought and fallen in this country in the dark ages; others trace the name to a Gaelic or Brittonic word for a narrow or a strait. Divided of old into Kyle Stewart and King's Kyle, it lay at the very heart of Ayrshire.
This is the country of Robert Burns, born at Alloway in Kyle and raised at Mount Oliphant and Lochlea, who sang the land of Kyle and its people as no one before or since. Rich in farmland and history, threaded by the Ayr and the Doon, the district of Kyle remains a proud and well-loved name in the west of Scotland, and its tartan a fitting way for all its folk to wear their Ayrshire heritage.
Kyle Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Kyle tartan, who can wear it, and why it makes a meaningful Scottish heritage gift.
Is Kyle a clan or a district tartan?
Kyle is a district tartan, named for one of the three ancient divisions of Ayrshire, worn by all with roots in central Ayrshire.
Where is the district of Kyle?
In central Ayrshire, between Cunninghame to the north and Carrick to the south, from the River Irvine to the River Doon.
Is Kyle really named for Old King Cole?
By tradition, yes — the district is said to be named for Coel, the legendary British king of the nursery rhyme; other accounts trace it to a word for a narrow or strait.
Who can wear the Kyle tartan?
Anyone with roots in central Ayrshire, or of the Kyle name, may wear this district tartan, whatever their family.
Is Kyle connected to Robert Burns?
Yes — the poet Robert Burns was born and raised in the district of Kyle, at Alloway and nearby, and sang its land and people.
Is Kyle tartan a good gift?
Yes. Kyle products make a meaningful gift for those with Ayrshire roots and for anyone who loves the old heart of Ayrshire.
Wear the Heart of Ayrshire with Pride
Discover Kyle tartan apparel, accessories and gifts — honouring central Ayrshire, the land of Burns and the old district of Kyle between its rivers.
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