A Callander charity is offering young people in Stirlingshire the chance to learn kiltmaking for free.
The course is being run by Callander-based charity Làmhan, which provides training in Scottish heritage textile skills.
National Saturday Club, a 30-week programme, is open to those aged 13 to 16.
There are 12 free places available and it is the only programme of its kind in Scotland.
Funded by the National Lottery Awards for All, it will run at Callander’s Cross Street from September to May and teach youngsters a range of heritage textile crafts.
These include spinning, weaving, natural dyeing and embroidery.
The last eight weeks of the course will be centred around kiltmaking and led by expert tutors.
It comes after kiltmaking was listed as endangered by the Heritage Crafts Association.
Jo Watson, founder and CEO of Làmhan, said: “We’re incredibly grateful for the support from National Lottery Awards for All, which allows us to deliver this opportunity free of charge.
“By introducing young people to traditional textiles through expert teaching and hands-on experience, we’re helping preserve and pass on Scotland’s rich cultural heritage.”
Callander charity aims to preserve textile traditions
Làmhan, which means hands in Gaelic, was founded in 2024 by Jo Watson.
The charity aims to preserve endangered Scottish textile traditions and offer training in heritage crafts.
These include sewing, weaving, embroidery, dressmaking and a variety of knitting techniques.
National Saturday Club runs from September 6 to May 9 2026.
Last year, a kilt made from hand-woven tartan was created from start to finish in Stirling for the first time in 150 years.
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