RedLichtieTartan

'Red Lichtie' - Scottish north east coast dialect for 'red light'. - - - - - - - - - This shop celebrates and promotes Arbroath's very own tartan 'Red Lichtie'. Designed by Steven Patrick Sim, the tartan represents the much loved Arbroath nickname which has its origins as far back as 1455. Likely due to a prominent red harbour light that was located at the north east corner of the Arbroath harbour at an ancient harbour Chapel. The red light would reflect in the harbour water, making a welcoming sight for fishermen returning home from working at sea. - - - - - - - - - The Red Lichtie Tartan was officially adopted as Arbroath's District Tartan in October 2012, by the Royal Burgh of Arbroath Community Council. - - - - - - - - - TARTAN DESIGN: The white, scarlet and red depict the 'Red Licht’ and the blues represent the maritime and fishing histories of Arbroath; dark blue representing deep water, the boat building and shipping industries; light blue representing shallow water and the fishing industry; red and maroon reflect the red sandstone of Arbroath Abbey, and other buildings of the town; the five gold lines (converging on a red background) represent the iconic portcullis (the primary element in the Arbroath Coat of Arms), which used to be located at the entrance to the Arbroath Abbey. - - - - - - - - - Interestingly the Arbroath FC (founded in 1878) adopted a plain maroon jersey, apparently inspired by the prominent local red sandstone. This remaining their colour ever since. The team has historically also been known as “The Red Lichties”. - - - - - - - - - Learn more at www.theTartanArtisan.com. Or follow me at facebook.com/theTartanArtisan.