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MacLeod clan crest badge with the motto Hold Fast on a MacLeod of Harris Ancient tartan garden flag

featured How to Find Your Family Crest: A Guide for Scottish Surnames

In Scots heraldry there is no such thing as a family coat of arms: arms are granted to one person at a time. Here is how to work from your...

On Nov 12, 2026 by Tartan Today 0 comments

The Robertson Modern tartan: a bright red ground crossed by narrow navy blue and dark green bands

Clan Donnachaidh: The History of the Robertsons of Struan

Clan Donnachaidh means the Children of Duncan, and the Robertson crest of a hand holding a crown has a date on it: 15 August 1451. From the murder of James...

On Nov 10, 2026 by Tartan Today 0 comments

MacGregor tartan swatch: red, green and white bands crossing in a repeating sett, with olive half-tone squares where the red and green stripes cross.

Tartan vs Plaid vs Gingham: What's the Difference?

Tartan, plaid and gingham get used as if they were interchangeable. One has a definition written into law, one is a garment rather than a pattern, and one is a...

On Oct 31, 2026 by Tartan Today 0 comments

Clan Fraser of Lovat crest badge on a garden flag: a stag's head inside a buckled strap carrying the motto Je Suis Prest, set on the Fraser of Lovat tartan.

Clan Crest vs Coat of Arms vs Family Crest: What's the Difference?

A clan crest, a coat of arms and a "family crest" are three different things, and only one of them is something you can display by clan allegiance. Here is...

On Oct 22, 2026 by Tartan Today 0 comments

The Most Famous Scottish Clans and Their Fascinating History

Scotland's clan system shaped centuries of Highland life, and a handful of clans grew powerful enough that their names are still widely recognized today. Here's a look at a few...

On Sep 22, 2026 by Tartan Today 0 comments

What Do Tartan Colors Mean? A Guide to Scottish Clan Symbolism

Tartan is often admired for its pattern, but color plays just as important a role in what makes each design distinct. While there's no single official rulebook assigning strict meanings...

On Sep 22, 2026 by Tartan Today 0 comments

How to Find Your Clan Tartan: A Complete Surname Lookup Guide

One of the first questions people ask when they explore their Scottish roots is simple: which tartan belongs to my family? The answer is not always a straight line from...

On Sep 21, 2026 by Tartan Today 0 comments

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