Middleton Tartan

Blankets, clothing, ornaments and gifts in the Middleton tartan - each one made for you.

Part of Clan Middleton

About this tartan

The family is believed to take its name from lands near Laurencekirk in Kincardineshire. Humfrey de Middleton of Kincardyn rendered homage to Edward I on the Ragman Rolls in 1296. The clan rose to national prominence with John Middleton, a professional soldier who was created Earl of Middleton after the Restoration of Charles II and died in 1667 as Governor of Tangier

Read the Clan Middleton story

Modern or Ancient?

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