Clan Maitland Collection

The name is of Norman origin, early spelt Mautalent or Matulant.…

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About Clan Maitland

The name is of Norman origin, early spelt Mautalent or Matulant. Under Alexander III Sir Richard Matulant acquired Thirlestane, and his descendants became Earls of Lauderdale. His descendant Sir William Maitland of Thirlestane supported Robert the Bruce and was present at Bannockburn in 1314, and in 1346 Sir Robert Maitland was killed at the Battle of Neville's Cross near Durham, along with a brother whose name has not survived

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Modern or Ancient?

Same pattern, different dyes. Modern uses deep, saturated colours; Ancient uses the softer tones associated with natural dyes.