Greenland to be presented with own tartan in MPs’ visit

Greenland is to be presented with its own tartan as a cross-party group of MPs is set to visit Nuuk.

The visit follows months of threats from President Donald Trump’s administration on the country’s status.

As part of their trip, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Greenland (APPG) SNP MP Brendan O’Hara will present the Greenlandic Parliament and government with a Greenland tartan this week.

The first Greenland tartan was created by the Great Scot Ltd from Keith in Moray.

It is officially lodged and now recognised with Scottish Registry of Tartans.

The tartan comprises the red and white of the Greenland flag as well as pink which is the colour of the country’s national flower, the Dwarf Fireweed.

“Although the threat to Greenland from President Trump may have receded in recent weeks, I think it is hugely important that those who believe in sovereignty, international law and a people’s right of self-determination, show their solidarity with the people of Greenland.

“I am particularly pleased that I will have the opportunity to present the first official Greenland Tartan to the parliament and government, I hope it will act as an ongoing symbol of solidarity, and reaffirm our resolve to stand with the people of Greenland in the months and years to come.”

Last month Greenland’s Business and Energy Minister Naaja Natahielsen visited Westminster.

While in Nuuk the cross-party group will meet with parliamentarians, including the Speaker of the Inatsisartut, various government ministers, including Greenland’s Foreign Minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, as well as members of the business community.