In 2026, Brazil gained its first official tartan, named Spirit of Brazil. The design was created by Indie Menzies, a six-year-old Scottish pupil at Largs Primary School, who won a school competition promoted by the Consulate-General of Brazil in Edinburgh. The initiative celebrates the strong relations between the two countries and forms part of the UK/Brazil Season of Cultura 2025–26.
The unveiling takes place at the Scottish Football Museum, Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 14 April 2026 — a date chosen to mark the first organised football match in Brazil by Charles Miller. Indie, a distant relative of Miller, widely regarded as the “father of Brazilian football”, brings a historical connection that reinforces the cultural ties between Brazil and Scotland.
The Spirit of Brazil features a vibrant design incorporating the green, yellow, blue and white of the Brazilian flag, and is officially registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans. Produced by the traditional Slanj Kilts, the fabric is used for kilts, trousers, scarves and ties. Twenty per cent of the proceeds from sales support projects promoting children’s right to play and mental health in both Brazil and Scotland.
The launch precedes the Brazil versus Scotland match in the FIFA World Cup, scheduled for 24 June in Miami. This sporting encounter further highlights the symbolism of the initiative, which unites Scottish tradition and Brazilian identity, celebrating creativity, heritage and the historic links between the two nations.