Brian Cox Wears Custom Cox Tartan Watch Strap at TIFF 2025

When Scottish acting legend Brian Cox stepped onto the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025, discerning eyes noticed an exquisite detail that perfectly captured his heritage, a custom tartan watch strap handcrafted in his personal Cox tartan by MacKinnon Watches.

As the Succession star premiered his directorial debut Glenrothan, his choice to wear a Scottish-made tartan watch strap became a powerful statement about heritage, craftsmanship, and personal style.

Who is Brian Cox? Scotland's Celebrated Actor and Cultural Ambassador

Brian Cox is a renowned Scottish actor with a career spanning over six decades, celebrated worldwide for his commanding performances on stage and screen. Best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of media mogul Logan Roy in HBO's critically acclaimed series Succession, Cox has become synonymous with powerful presence and sharp wit.

Beyond acting, he serves as a proud ambassador of Scottish culture and heritage, making his connection to authentic Scottish tartan watch straps especially meaningful.

Brian Cox at TIFF 2025: A Directorial Debut and a Statement of Heritage

At TIFF 2025, Brian Cox premiered Glenrothan, his feature directorial debut described as a "love letter to Scotland." Among the designer suits and camera flashes, his MacKinnon Watches custom tartan strap quietly stood out, a perfect blend of tradition and contemporary elegance.

For MacKinnon Watches, a Scottish watch strap company based in Scotland, this moment beautifully embodied everything the brand represents: Scottish heritage, artisan craftsmanship, and individual expression through custom tartan accessories.

A Personal Connection: The Cox Tartan Watch Strap

Brian Cox has never lost sight of his Scottish roots, from Dundee to Hollywood. Choosing to wear his heritage in a subtle yet meaningful way, his own Cox clan tartan was the perfect choice. Each MacKinnon Watches tartan strap is made to order in our Scottish workshop, using authentic Scottish-woven tartan fabric.

For Brian, we worked with the official Cox tartan pattern, pairing it with premium leather backing and our signature hand-stitched detailing to create a one-of-a-kind luxury watch accessory that reflects both Highland tradition and timeless design.

Scottish Craftsmanship That Travels the World

Every MacKinnon tartan watch strap is handcrafted by skilled artisans in our watch workshop. Each piece of tartan is carefully cut to perfectly showcase its distinctive pattern within the frame of a watch strap. Whether worn on a classic mechanical timepiece or an Apple Watch, our Scottish tartan watch bands bring authentic Highland heritage to any occasion, from a stroll through Edinburgh's Royal Mile to the international red carpet in Toronto.

Brian Cox's choice to wear his personal tartan strap at such a prestigious international film festival feels especially meaningful, a reminder that Scottish craftsmanship continues to capture global attention while staying true to its roots and supporting traditional Scottish textile artisans.

Design Your Own Custom Tartan Watch Strap

Just like Brian Cox, you can wear your story on your wrist. MacKinnon Watches offers custom tartan watch straps in over 1,000 authentic Scottish tartans, each woven in Scotland and made to order by our team of skilled craftspeople. Whether it's your clan tartan, a family connection, a district tartan, or simply a Scottish tartan design you love, we'll create a handcrafted watch strap that's uniquely yours.

Why Choose MacKinnon Watches Custom Tartan Straps:

• 100% authentic Scottish-woven tartan fabric
• Handcrafted in Scotland by skilled artisans
• Over 1,000 clan and district tartans available
• Premium leather backing for durability and comfort
• Compatible with Apple Watch and traditional watches
• Each strap made to order for perfect quality control
• Proudly supporting Scottish textile heritage and craftsmanship

Explore our Custom Tartan Products and discover how you can carry your heritage on your wrist.

From Hollywood A-listers to everyday watch enthusiasts, MacKinnon Watches' custom Scottish tartan watch straps offer a unique way to celebrate your heritage with style.

Our handcrafted tartan watch bands combine centuries-old Scottish weaving traditions with modern watch accessory design, creating timeless pieces that honor the past while embracing contemporary fashion.