Large Solid Pewter Scottish Luckenbooth Pin based on a historical design. This beautifully well done pewter pin is full of Scottish pride!
This piece looks very regal and joins together tradition beautifully! Choose your color of five crystals" blue, black, green, gold, red or purple.
A Luckenbooth is to the Scottish as the Claddagh is to the Irish. It is a love story....A Scottish love token often given to a new mother, or a new bride. It can be given to a friend. Often times they were given as a symbol of protection. The Luckenbooth features a crown, thistle and heart. The Luckenbooth is a very romantic and symbolic Scottish design.
This will be GREAT for lovers, friends, children.. This Pin will be wonderful for weddings. Luckenbooths were first sold from "locked booths" in Edinburgh's Royal Mile dating back to the 15th century, If that is not enough, we have placed a beautiful Scottish Thistle in the center! You are going to love this piece. This pin will look great against any color clothing and Tartan sash.
Solid Pewter Brooch measures 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" with a 1 1/2" locking steel pin!
What is a Plaid Pin & How to Wear Your Fly Plaid Pin for an Authentic Celtic Look!
A tartan or plaid pin is a traditional Scottish brooch used to secure fabric drapes in Highland dress. Tartan refers to the distinctive patterned cloth woven in various color combinations representing different Scottish clans and regions, while plaid describes the garment itself—typically a large rectangle of tartan fabric worn as part of formal Scottish attire. The pin anchors the fabric at the shoulder or chest, holding the drape in place while allowing the cloth to flow elegantly. Historically essential for securing fly plaids and arisaids (traditional wraps), these pins are worn at formal Highland occasions like weddings, ceilidhs, and Highland Games, serving both a functional purpose and as a symbol of Celtic heritage and clan identity.
Scottish fly plaids are traditionally worn at formal Highland occasions, including weddings, ceilidhs, Highland Games, and formal Celtic celebrations. This brooch secures the fabric at the shoulder, making it essential for authentic Highland dress. The fly plaid's distinctive drape—pinned at the center chest and flowing gracefully from the shoulder—creates the iconic silhouette of traditional Scottish formal wear. Whether worn with full Highland dress or as a cultural statement piece, this thistle cross pin anchors the plaid with both security and timeless elegance, honoring centuries of Celtic tradition.
Wear your Celtic Crystal Designs tartan pin by securing it to the center of a fly plaid or arisaid, positioning the pin horizontally across the fabric where it drapes from your shoulder. The sturdy 3" locking pin catches securely through multiple layers of fabric, making it ideal for holding plaids, wraps, and shawls in place while adding authentic Celtic flair. You can also wear it on a coat lapel, jacket, or knitwear for everyday elegance—simply push the pin through the fabric and lock it closed for a secure, timeless accent.
Celtic Crystal Designs offers fly plaid pins that are handmade in Scotland or Ireland for a true Celtic look.
Explore our collections of Plaid pins and other pieces to complete your Celtic look: men's Celtic lapel pins and stick pins, men's tie bars, the full collection of men's cufflinks, men's belt buckles, kilt pins, and large tartan & plaid pins.
