A CHARITY set up in memory of Manchester Arena bomb victim Eilidh MacLeod is set to benefit from an exclusive sale of tartan.
As part of the forthcoming official launch of the Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust in Glasgow, an eight-yard length of Isle of Eriskay tartan is being auctioned off online – along with other items – to support the long-term ambitions of the trust.
So far only a limited amount of the tartan has been woven. It has been donated by Co-chomunn Eirisgeidh – Eriskay Community Co-operative – who are the only people allowed to authorise use of the tartan. Eilidh, 14, lived on neighbouring Barra.
Designed by Brian Wilton, the tartan is based on the Royal Stewart check – a nod to Bonnie Prince Charlie landing on Eriskay from France.
Ayrshire-based McCallum Highland Wear has offered to have the eight yards made into a kilt for the highest bidder along with £250 to spend on kilt accessories.
The online Eilidh’s Trust Charity Auction is currently live. It will close at the Eilidh’s Trust Tartan and Tiaras Ball September 6 at Oran Mor in Glasgow’s west end.
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