Scottish tartans

The tartan holds a very important place in Scotland's clan symbols, amidst clan motto and clan's heraldic icons. It's basically a unique pattern, called a "sett", in a structured series of coloured threads and traditionally, each Scottish clan has its own tartan.

Have a better understanding of what is plaid, differentiate plaid vs. check vs. tartan, and identify several kinds of plaids with the help of this guide.

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Does your surname have its own Welsh tartan? See below! You can purhcase cushions made from your clan's tartan below

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OFFICIAL POSITION ON CLAN CAMPBELL TARTANS Many a Campbell and member of a Campbell sept has sought the answer to that question upon first becoming interested in his or her Scottish heritage. Unfortunately, many have looked to the wrong sources for the answer--namely, to merchants selling tartan goods. There is only one authority on the correct tartan or tartans of a clan: the chief of that clan. Not even the Scottish Tartans Society or the Lord Lyon King of Arms claim such authority...

Scotland has a long, rich and varied history, which is reflected in their unique national symbols.

Traditional Scottish family tartan patterns starting with A-E, available in the Plaidwerx shop.

Traditional Scottish family tartan patterns starting with M-S, available in the Plaidwerx shop.