Sherlock Holmes tartan made by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle descendant

A descendant of Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has created a tartan inspired by the famous fictional detective.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Mar 2018, 14:27 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2018, 15:33 BST

The Sherlock Holmes tartan has now been approved by the Scottish Register of Tartans.

Tania Henzell – a great-great step granddaughter of the author – worked with weavers the House of Edgar to finalise the design and have it registered.

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The tartan is predominately green and blue, reflecting Conan Doyle’s Irish and Scottish heritage, highlighted by a lighter blue line to represent the Reichenbach Falls. A yellow line represents the “deductive clarity” of Holmes.

Harry Chamberlain - the great,great,great step grandson of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - has made a tartan inspired by literary detective Sherlock Homes. Picture: Ian GeorgesonHarry Chamberlain - the great,great,great step grandson of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - has made a tartan inspired by literary detective Sherlock Homes. Picture: Ian Georgeson
Harry Chamberlain - the great,great,great step grandson of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - has made a tartan inspired by literary detective Sherlock Homes. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Ms Henzell said: “Tartan has great design appeal and it was a fascinating experience coming up with a pattern that reflects who Conan Doyle was as well as tying in elements that are entirely Sherlock.

“I was very fond of my step great grandmother Jean, who was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s youngest daughter, so creating the tartan has been quite an emotional and nostalgic process, but also very rewarding.

“My background is also in fashion design, so I’m thrilled to be able to use my knowledge to create this unique family tartan.”

Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born in Edinburgh and gained his medical degree from Edinburgh University.

The new tartan is not only being used for deerstalkers and capes as worn by screen versions of the character, but also on ties, cushions, cummerbunds, handbags, waistcoats and trousers.