Small MacDonald Lord of The Isles Wool Scarf

The Lord of the Isles is one of the grandest titles in the Hebrides. The chiefs of Clan Donald held it until 1493, ruling from the island castle at Finlaggan on Islay, and the Lordship had its own parliament and was powerful enough to rival the kings of Scotland. Today the title belongs to the heir to the throne, and the clan’s motto, “Per mare per terras”, can be read as “by sea and by land” or “my hope is constant in thee”. The MacDonald of the Isles tartan carries that island grandeur in a vivid pattern of green and red.

This scarf is crafted from 100% pure extra fine lambswool in a Scottish mill with 250 years of heritage. Deep green and rich red lead the check, with fine lines of yellow and white adding a bright, lively spark. It pairs easily with a heather-grey knit, black jeans or an ecru shirt.

Twenty-nine meticulous stages bring each scarf to completion, and the last is the most traditional: the lambswool is brushed by hand with teasels, which lift the fibres into a soft, billowing finish. The result is a scarf of understated luxury, light in the hand and gentle in warmth, its fringed ends adding a graceful finish, made to be worn on any occasion and treasured for years to come.